Jean d'Eve - Sectora - Unisex - 1990-1999
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Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde, a Swiss-made 1990s quartz watch with a 26 mm steel case, white dial, black leather strap, retrograde display, and light wear.
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Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde – Swiss Made, 1990s, Quartz, Retrograde Display
Offered for sale is a distinctive Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde, a Swiss watch from the 1990s featuring an unusual retrograde time display and a highly characteristic asymmetric case.
Jean d’Eve is known for experimenting with traditional ways of displaying time. The Sectora family uses a retrograde display system, where the hand travels along an arc rather than making a conventional full rotation. Once the end of its scale is reached, the hand returns to its starting position. The 120° display is one of the distinctive Jean d’Eve solutions.
DISTINCTIVE DIAL
The watch features a highly unusual dial with large, stylised Arabic numerals.
Time is displayed using a retrograde system, accompanied by a red curved minute scale. This gives the watch a very distinctive and somewhat futuristic appearance, especially considering its 1990s origin.
The Jean d’Eve signature is also visible on the dial.
RETROGRADE TIME DISPLAY
Unlike a conventional watch, where the hands make a complete circular rotation, the Jean d’Eve Sectora uses a different system.
The hand travels along a defined arc and, once it reaches the end of its cycle, jumps back to its starting position.
This unusual mechanism is one of the defining characteristics of the watch. Jean d’Eve developed this 120° time-display concept as one of its signature solutions.
SWISS WATCHMAKING
Jean d’Eve is a Swiss watch brand associated with La Chaux-de-Fonds, one of the historic centres of Swiss watchmaking.
The Sectora is particularly recognisable for its unusual case design and retrograde method of displaying time. Historical and official Jean d’Eve sources document the brand's use of its distinctive 120° time-display system.
CASE
The watch has a distinctive asymmetric, rectangular-shaped case with rounded elements and strong Art Deco-inspired styling.
The combination of silver-tone and gold-tone elements gives the watch an elegant 1990s character.
Gold-tone details can be seen around the dial, on the crown and on the strap attachment elements.
STRAP
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with an exotic-skin-style texture.
The underside is finished in light brown leather and the strap is fitted with a traditional buckle.
The buckle bears the Jean d’Eve logo.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm
case thickness: approx. 7 mm
case height / lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm
strap attachment width: 14 mm
Due to the unusual shape of the case, all measurements should be considered approximate.
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Jean d’Eve
Model: Sectora / Sectora Retrograde
Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1990s
Movement: Quartz
Display: Retrograde
Dial: Light / cream
Numerals: Arabic
Case: Two-tone metal
Strap: Black leather
Case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm
Case thickness: approx. 7 mm
Lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm
Strap width: 14 mm
CONDITION
The watch presents very well and is shown in detail in the photographs.
As expected from a vintage watch, there are signs of previous use. Please carefully inspect all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
The photographs show the exact watch being offered.
With its unconventional retrograde display, distinctive case and 1990s design language, this Jean d’Eve Sectora is an interesting example of the brand's experimental approach to Swiss watch design.
Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde – Swiss Made, 1990s, Quartz, Retrograde Display
Offered for sale is a distinctive Jean d’Eve Sectora Retrograde, a Swiss watch from the 1990s featuring an unusual retrograde time display and a highly characteristic asymmetric case.
Jean d’Eve is known for experimenting with traditional ways of displaying time. The Sectora family uses a retrograde display system, where the hand travels along an arc rather than making a conventional full rotation. Once the end of its scale is reached, the hand returns to its starting position. The 120° display is one of the distinctive Jean d’Eve solutions.
DISTINCTIVE DIAL
The watch features a highly unusual dial with large, stylised Arabic numerals.
Time is displayed using a retrograde system, accompanied by a red curved minute scale. This gives the watch a very distinctive and somewhat futuristic appearance, especially considering its 1990s origin.
The Jean d’Eve signature is also visible on the dial.
RETROGRADE TIME DISPLAY
Unlike a conventional watch, where the hands make a complete circular rotation, the Jean d’Eve Sectora uses a different system.
The hand travels along a defined arc and, once it reaches the end of its cycle, jumps back to its starting position.
This unusual mechanism is one of the defining characteristics of the watch. Jean d’Eve developed this 120° time-display concept as one of its signature solutions.
SWISS WATCHMAKING
Jean d’Eve is a Swiss watch brand associated with La Chaux-de-Fonds, one of the historic centres of Swiss watchmaking.
The Sectora is particularly recognisable for its unusual case design and retrograde method of displaying time. Historical and official Jean d’Eve sources document the brand's use of its distinctive 120° time-display system.
CASE
The watch has a distinctive asymmetric, rectangular-shaped case with rounded elements and strong Art Deco-inspired styling.
The combination of silver-tone and gold-tone elements gives the watch an elegant 1990s character.
Gold-tone details can be seen around the dial, on the crown and on the strap attachment elements.
STRAP
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with an exotic-skin-style texture.
The underside is finished in light brown leather and the strap is fitted with a traditional buckle.
The buckle bears the Jean d’Eve logo.
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm
case thickness: approx. 7 mm
case height / lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm
strap attachment width: 14 mm
Due to the unusual shape of the case, all measurements should be considered approximate.
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Jean d’Eve
Model: Sectora / Sectora Retrograde
Origin: Switzerland
Period: 1990s
Movement: Quartz
Display: Retrograde
Dial: Light / cream
Numerals: Arabic
Case: Two-tone metal
Strap: Black leather
Case width excluding crown: approx. 26 mm
Case thickness: approx. 7 mm
Lug-to-lug: approx. 32 mm
Strap width: 14 mm
CONDITION
The watch presents very well and is shown in detail in the photographs.
As expected from a vintage watch, there are signs of previous use. Please carefully inspect all photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
The photographs show the exact watch being offered.
With its unconventional retrograde display, distinctive case and 1990s design language, this Jean d’Eve Sectora is an interesting example of the brand's experimental approach to Swiss watch design.
Details
Brand
Jean d'Eve
Gender
Unisex
Model
Sectora
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1990-1999
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Quartz
Dial colour
White
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
26 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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