Hilton Indici baguette stile diamante - Mystery Dial / Floating Hands - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969
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Hilton Mystery Dial / Floating Hands wristwatch with a 35 mm stainless steel case, manual-wind Swiss movement, black leather strap (standard 180–200 mm), dating to the 1950s–1960s and in very good condition with minor signs of wear, shipped insured.
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Brand and model information
Hilton Watch Co. was an American company based in New York (founded in 1946), specialized in distribution and marketing of watches. It did not manufacture the movements directly: it used Swiss calibres (often A. Schild / AS, Peseux or similar, typically 17 jewels) and cases of various origins (including Hong Kong). The watches were often labeled “Swiss Made.” In the 1960s the company ran into problems with the American FTC over marketing claims deemed misleading (e.g., jewel count or “Swiss Made”).
The model in question belongs to the Mystery Dial (or “Floating Hands”) family, a genre of watches in which the “hands” appear to float in mid-air. They are actually small transparent discs with stones (here faux diamonds) mounted on invisible toothed discs driven by the movement. It’s a theatrical design typical of the mid-century period, inspired by older concepts (Robert-Houdin and later interpretations by houses such as Cartier or Hamilton).
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Hilton Mystery Dial / Floating Hands Swiss Made – 1950s-1960s – Diamond-style baguette indices
Description:
Elegant and unusual Hilton Mystery Dial (Floating Hands) Swiss Made wristwatch, dating from the 1950s-1960s.
The “mystery” design is the main feature: the “hands” appear to float in mid-air thanks to transparent discs with stones (faux diamonds), creating a theatrical effect typical of the mid-century period.
The silvered dial features diamond-style baguette applied indexes and the signature “HILTON.”
Caseback in steel with the classic engraving “STAINLESS STEEL BACK SWISS MADE.” Stainless steel case with signs of wear consistent with age.
Integrated generic black leather embossed strap (vintage style)
Manual-wind mechanical movement of Swiss production (typical of Hilton watches from this period).
A piece of great charm for vintage watch collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts, with an unusual and refined look.
Condition:
Used, with normal signs of age and wear visible in the photos.
Dial with vintage patina.
Case diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown)
Plexiglass crystal
Strap length 20 cm.
No papers No box
The watch is used in good condition and in perfect working order.
Tracked and insured shipping with express courier.
Brand and model information
Hilton Watch Co. was an American company based in New York (founded in 1946), specialized in distribution and marketing of watches. It did not manufacture the movements directly: it used Swiss calibres (often A. Schild / AS, Peseux or similar, typically 17 jewels) and cases of various origins (including Hong Kong). The watches were often labeled “Swiss Made.” In the 1960s the company ran into problems with the American FTC over marketing claims deemed misleading (e.g., jewel count or “Swiss Made”).
The model in question belongs to the Mystery Dial (or “Floating Hands”) family, a genre of watches in which the “hands” appear to float in mid-air. They are actually small transparent discs with stones (here faux diamonds) mounted on invisible toothed discs driven by the movement. It’s a theatrical design typical of the mid-century period, inspired by older concepts (Robert-Houdin and later interpretations by houses such as Cartier or Hamilton).
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Hilton Mystery Dial / Floating Hands Swiss Made – 1950s-1960s – Diamond-style baguette indices
Description:
Elegant and unusual Hilton Mystery Dial (Floating Hands) Swiss Made wristwatch, dating from the 1950s-1960s.
The “mystery” design is the main feature: the “hands” appear to float in mid-air thanks to transparent discs with stones (faux diamonds), creating a theatrical effect typical of the mid-century period.
The silvered dial features diamond-style baguette applied indexes and the signature “HILTON.”
Caseback in steel with the classic engraving “STAINLESS STEEL BACK SWISS MADE.” Stainless steel case with signs of wear consistent with age.
Integrated generic black leather embossed strap (vintage style)
Manual-wind mechanical movement of Swiss production (typical of Hilton watches from this period).
A piece of great charm for vintage watch collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts, with an unusual and refined look.
Condition:
Used, with normal signs of age and wear visible in the photos.
Dial with vintage patina.
Case diameter: 35 mm (excluding crown)
Plexiglass crystal
Strap length 20 cm.
No papers No box
The watch is used in good condition and in perfect working order.
Tracked and insured shipping with express courier.
Details
Brand
Hilton Indici baguette stile diamante
Gender
Men
Model
Mystery Dial / Floating Hands
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1960-1969
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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