Neptun - Calatrava - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

Neptun Calatrava – Mechanical – Silver Dial – Gold-Plated Case – 33 mm

An elegant vintage timepiece with understated charm, this Neptun combines a classic round gold-plated case with a softly aged silver dial. Slender applied golden markers, a balanced three-hand display and a warm brown leather strap create a harmonious composition, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts of traditional mechanical dress watches.

Technical Details

Brand: Neptun

Model: Calatrava-style dress watch, with “Parat” dial signature

Case: Gold-plated case with slim, straight lugs

Diameter: 33 mm, excluding the crown

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Silver dial with age-related patina

Hour markers: Applied golden baton markers, doubled at 12 o’clock

Hands: Golden hour and minute hands with contrasting inserts and a slender central seconds hand

Movement: Mechanical movement

Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds

Minute track: Fine dotted outer minute track

Case back: Solid stainless steel

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic brown leather strap with stitching

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 20 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

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

The gold-plated case displays surface scratches, small marks and wear around the bezel, edges and lugs. The case back shows scratches and wear around its perimeter. The silver dial presents light spotting and age-related discolouration, while the hands show visible ageing and deterioration of their inserts. The acrylic crystal displays surface marks. The brown leather strap has noticeable creasing, darkening and wear, particularly near the lugs. 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 pressure-tested and resealed.

Story & Heritage

The enduring appeal of a vintage dress watch lies in its proportions and restraint. This Neptun expresses that character through a slender bezel, an open silver dial and carefully spaced golden markers—details that give the design a quiet elegance.

The double marker at 12 o’clock provides a clear visual anchor, while the dotted minute track adds definition without crowding the dial. At the centre, the elongated hands complement the fine baton markers, and the small Neptun signature with its wave motif introduces a distinctive decorative touch.

The warm gold-plated case and brown leather strap soften the composition, creating a natural pairing with the aged silver dial. Its modest 33 mm diameter preserves the discreet presence associated with traditional vintage watches.

Inside, the mechanical movement adds the appeal of a timepiece powered by a physical mechanism. With its balanced design, subtle patina and classic colour palette, this Neptun offers an attractive expression of everyday vintage elegance.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 252