Royce - Small Seconds - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Royce Vintage Small Seconds Date – Swiss Mechanical Watch – Silver Sunburst Dial – 17 Jewels – Fluted Bezel – Antimagnetic – Stainless Steel Case

A distinctive vintage Royce wristwatch, featuring an elegant silver-tone sunburst dial, a beautifully textured fluted bezel and a classic stainless steel case. Combining traditional Swiss mechanical watchmaking with refined mid-century design, this timepiece offers an attractive balance of elegance, functionality and authentic vintage character.

The watch features a silver sunburst dial with applied rectangular hour markers, elegant hands and a small seconds subdial positioned at 6 o'clock. A framed date window at 3 o'clock, enhanced by a magnifying section in the crystal, adds a practical and visually distinctive detail.
One of the watch's most appealing features is its finely fluted bezel, which surrounds the dial with a decorative architectural finish. Together with the elongated lugs and silver-tone case, it creates a distinctive vintage silhouette.
Powered by a Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement with 17 jewels, this Royce captures the enduring appeal of traditional mechanical timekeeping.

Technical Details
Brand: Royce
Model: Vintage Small Seconds Date – Antimagnetic
Country of manufacture: Switzerland
Gender: Men's
Case material: Stainless steel, according to the product specification
Case diameter: 35 mm
Case back: Stainless steel
Glass: Acrylic crystal with date magnifier
Dial: Silver-tone sunburst dial
Hour markers: Applied silver-tone rectangular indexes with dark accents
Hands: Silver-tone hour and minute hands
Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding
Jewels: 17 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o'clock, date display at 3 o'clock
Additional features: Fluted bezel, antimagnetic designation, magnified date window
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Strap: Brown genuine leather strap, approximately 19–20 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This vintage Royce wristwatch is presented in Grade B condition, displaying signs of age and use consistent with its estimated production period. The silver-tone sunburst dial retains its distinctive appearance, with visible scratches, fine surface marks and natural ageing. The applied hour markers remain in place, while the hands show signs of age, including discoloration and surface oxidation.
The small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock remains clearly defined, while the framed date window and its magnifying section preserve the watch's distinctive vintage appearance.

The stainless steel case shows scratches, small marks and surface wear, particularly around the lugs and case edges. The fluted bezel displays visible signs of use but retains its characteristic textured design.
The stainless steel case back presents fine scratches and handling marks consistent with age. Its unmarked exterior retains a traditional circular brushed finish. The acrylic crystal shows visible scratches and signs of normal use. The brown genuine leather strap presents light wear and complements the watch's classic appearance. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

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Story & Heritage
Royce is a name encountered among vintage Swiss mechanical wristwatches, reflecting the rich diversity of independent watch brands that contributed to Switzerland's horological industry during the mid-20th century.
During the 1960s, mechanical wristwatches combined traditional craftsmanship with increasingly distinctive designs. Decorative bezels, applied hour markers and practical date displays became popular features, while small seconds configurations continued to reflect the elegance of classical watchmaking.

This Royce brings together several characteristic elements of the period: a 17-jewel Swiss mechanical movement, a refined silver sunburst dial, a fluted bezel and an unusual combination of small seconds and magnified date display.
A characterful vintage timepiece for collectors of Swiss mechanical watches, traditional small seconds designs and distinctive mid-century horology.
Internal Reference Number - SOA 43