Bucherer - Calatrava Red Second - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Bucherer Calatrava Red Second – Manual Wind – Silver Dial – 33 mm

An elegant vintage Swiss timepiece with an appealing touch of colour, this Bucherer combines a classic round case with a beautifully balanced silver dial and a distinctive red seconds hand. Its applied numerals, contrasting dial finishes and traditional manual-winding movement make it an attractive choice for collectors who appreciate understated design with individual character.

Technical Details

Brand: Bucherer

Model: Calatrava Red Second

Case: Chrome plated

Diameter: 33 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver dial with contrasting central and outer sections and an inner minute track

Hour markers: Applied Arabic numerals at the even hours, alternating with tapered markers

Hands: Faceted hour and minute hands with a contrasting red central seconds hand

Movement: Swiss mechanical movement, manual wind

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic black leather strap with matching stitching

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Good condition, with signs of use consistent with age.

The chromed case displays scratches, rubbing and localised plating wear, particularly around the bezel, edges and lugs. The silver dial shows scattered spotting and age-related patina, while the applied numerals and markers exhibit surface ageing. The faceted hands remain clearly distinguishable, and the red seconds hand adds an attractive contrast. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided unless the watch is professionally assessed, pressure-tested and resealed where appropriate.

Story & Heritage

This Bucherer expresses the enduring appeal of the classic round dress watch: balanced proportions, a restrained case and a dial whose details reveal themselves gradually. Its compact 33 mm size gives it a discreet presence, complemented by gracefully tapered lugs.

The dial is the centrepiece of its design. Alternating Arabic numerals and shaped markers frame a contrasting central section, with the minute track placed inside the hour markers to create an engaging arrangement. Against the softly aged silver background, the red seconds hand provides a lively finishing touch.

The manually wound Swiss movement brings a tactile element to ownership. Winding the crown becomes a simple ritual, connecting the wearer with the small mechanical assembly beneath the dial and the steady passage of its central seconds hand.

Paired with a black leather strap, this Bucherer offers a versatile vintage appearance. Its silver tones, distinctive red seconds hand and visible traces of age make it an appealing piece for anyone drawn to the quiet elegance of traditional Swiss mechanical watches.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 218