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

Bifora Allshock – Vintage Mechanical Watch – Gold-Plated 33 mm Case – Two-Tone Silver Dial – 17 Jewels – Art Deco-Inspired Design

A charming vintage Bifora Allshock wristwatch, featuring an elegant gold-plated case, a distinctive two-tone silver dial and beautifully sculpted hour markers. With its refined proportions and unusual dial architecture, this timepiece reflects the elegance and creativity of mid-century German watchmaking.

The watch features an attractive multi-layered dial with a finely textured central section, a contrasting circular chapter ring and delicate gold-tone triangular hour markers. The stylized Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, together with the slender gold-tone hands, create a sophisticated composition with subtle Art Deco influences.
The elongated, sculpted lugs and polished gold-plated case enhance its elegant vintage silhouette. Powered by a mechanical movement with 17 jewels, this Bifora combines traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with distinctive 1950s design.

Technical Details
Brand: Bifora
Model: Allshock
Country of origin: Germany
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
Jewels: 17
Shock protection: Allshock
Case material: Gold plated
Caseback: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 33 mm
Case shape: Round with elongated sculpted lugs
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Two-tone silver dial with textured central section
Hour markers: Gold-tone triangular indexes and stylized Arabic numerals
Hands: Gold-tone hands
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds
Strap: Dark brown leather strap, 20–21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested for water
Condition Grade: B
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box

Condition Report
This Bifora Allshock is in vintage condition, with signs of age and use. The gold-plated case shows scratches, surface marks and wear to the plating. The two-tone dial displays patina and small spots. The acrylic crystal and leather strap show normal signs of use.

Overall, the watch retains its authentic vintage character, distinctive dial design and appealing mid-century appearance.
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Story & Heritage
Bifora is a historic German watchmaking brand founded in 1900 by Josef Bidlingmaier in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. The company became an important name in German horology, particularly during the first half of the 20th century, developing and manufacturing its own mechanical movements and producing wristwatches known for their reliability and distinctive designs.

During the 1930s and 1950s, Bifora established itself as a respected German watch manufacturer, combining technical innovation with elegant styling. The brand's mechanical wristwatches reflected the growing demand for reliable everyday timepieces, while its refined dial designs and carefully proportioned cases demonstrated the craftsmanship of the period.

This vintage Bifora Allshock captures the character of 1950s watchmaking, featuring a beautifully structured two-tone dial, decorative triangular markers and elegant elongated lugs. Its Art Deco-inspired details reflect the transition between the decorative aesthetics of earlier decades and the more restrained elegance of post-war wristwatch design.
The Allshock designation highlights the watch's shock-protection concept, while its 17-jewel mechanical movement represents the traditional engineering associated with vintage German horology. A distinctive vintage timepiece for collectors of Bifora, German mechanical watches and elegant mid-century designs, offering historical charm and an appealing combination of technical tradition and decorative craftsmanship.
Internal Reference Number: ITM 1017