Probat - Small Seconds - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Probat Small Seconds – Vintage Mechanical Watch – Silver Dial – Roman Numerals – 1950s–1960s

A charming vintage Probat mechanical wristwatch, featuring a beautifully aged silver-tone dial, elegant Roman numerals and a traditional small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.
The dial has a particularly attractive period design, combining gold-tone Roman numerals at the cardinal positions with circular hour markers and blued-tone hands. The separate seconds register at 6 o’clock gives the watch the unmistakable character of mid-century European watchmaking.

The inscription “STOSSGES./CHERY” visible above the small seconds indicates shock-protection terminology typical of watches from this period, while the case back carries German-language markings including “Wasserdicht,” “Stahlboden” and “Waterproof”, reinforcing its vintage European character.

Technical Details
Brand: Probat
Type: Vintage mechanical wristwatch
Case material: Chrome plated
Case diameter: Approx. 35 mm
Case back: Stainless steel back
Crystal: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver-tone / champagne-tone dial
Hour markers: Applied Roman numerals and circular indexes
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Small seconds: Subdial at 6 o’clock
Water resistance: Not tested for water.
Strap: Genuine leather strap
Strap length: Approx. 21–22 cm
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box.
Condition Grade: B

Condition Report
This Probat mechanical watch is presented in Grade B condition, with visible signs of age and use consistent with its vintage character.
The chrome-plated case shows scratches, marks and areas of plating wear. These signs are clearly visible and form part of the authentic character of the watch. The dial presents attractive natural ageing, with small spots, marks and patina visible across the surface. The original-style layout remains clear and visually appealing, including the Roman numerals, circular indexes and small seconds register.
The hands show age-related patina. The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use.

The stainless steel case back carries period markings including “WATERPROOF / WASSERDICHT / STAHLBODEN / STAINLESS STEEL BACK.” Despite these historical inscriptions, the watch has not been tested for water resistance and should not be considered water resistant.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Story & Heritage
This Probat represents the classic aesthetic of European wristwatches from the mid-20th century, when smaller mechanical watches with manually wound movements and subsidiary seconds displays were an everyday expression of traditional watchmaking.

Its design is particularly characteristic of the era: a restrained silver-tone dial, elegant Roman numerals, slim hands and a dedicated seconds register at 6 o’clock. At approximately 35 mm, the case also has appealing proportions for a vintage mechanical watch.
Rather than appearing overly restored, the watch retains visible traces of its history. The natural dial patina, aged hands and wear to the chrome-plated case give the piece an authentic vintage presence.
A characterful mechanical watch for collectors who appreciate lesser-known European brands, traditional small-seconds layouts and genuinely aged mid-century timepieces.
Internal Reference Number - SOA 22