Helvetia - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959
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Helvetia men’s wristwatch with manual-wind movement from the 1950s, stainless steel case 32 mm, black dial, black leather strap, in good condition with visible wear and original dial.
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Splendid and rare Swiss vintage Helvetia watch in full military style (military/field watch), dating to around the 1940s–1950s. A piece of Swiss watchmaking history with timeless charm and great collectible value.
Technical Features
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical movement of in-house production by Helvetia Watch Company, Swiss Made with 17 jewels. Original movement, clean and high quality.
Dial: Original matte black dial from the era (not reprinted) with Arabic numerals, Shock-Absorber inscription, and rail-track minute scale.
Hands: Main hands in syringe style with patina and central red seconds hand in contrast, typical of military watches of the era.
Case: Stainless steel with classic slender lugs. Lug width: 16 mm. 32 mm without crown
Strap: Black leather
Condition (Vintage): The watch is an original timepiece and proudly shows signs of its past:
Dial and Hands: They display a beautiful vintage patina, with charming aging of the original luminous material on the numerals and hands.
Crystal: Shows superficial scratches from use (being plexiglass, it can be polished or easily replaced at a minimal cost).
Functionality: The watch is working, keeps time and manual winding is smooth. As a vintage piece, lubrication/revision is recommended for accurate daily use.
Fast shipping with extremely careful and protective packaging.
Splendid and rare Swiss vintage Helvetia watch in full military style (military/field watch), dating to around the 1940s–1950s. A piece of Swiss watchmaking history with timeless charm and great collectible value.
Technical Features
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical movement of in-house production by Helvetia Watch Company, Swiss Made with 17 jewels. Original movement, clean and high quality.
Dial: Original matte black dial from the era (not reprinted) with Arabic numerals, Shock-Absorber inscription, and rail-track minute scale.
Hands: Main hands in syringe style with patina and central red seconds hand in contrast, typical of military watches of the era.
Case: Stainless steel with classic slender lugs. Lug width: 16 mm. 32 mm without crown
Strap: Black leather
Condition (Vintage): The watch is an original timepiece and proudly shows signs of its past:
Dial and Hands: They display a beautiful vintage patina, with charming aging of the original luminous material on the numerals and hands.
Crystal: Shows superficial scratches from use (being plexiglass, it can be polished or easily replaced at a minimal cost).
Functionality: The watch is working, keeps time and manual winding is smooth. As a vintage piece, lubrication/revision is recommended for accurate daily use.
Fast shipping with extremely careful and protective packaging.
Details
Brand
Helvetia
Gender
Men
Model
Unknown
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
No
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
32 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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