Potens - Tank - No reserve price - 5828 - Unisex - 1970-1979

Potens de Luxe – Vintage Tank Style Watch – Rectangular Chromed Case – Swiss Mechanical Movement – Roman Numeral Dial

An elegant vintage Potens de Luxe wristwatch, featuring a distinctive rectangular Tank-style case inspired by the timeless geometric designs of classical Swiss watchmaking. Refined, understated and full of vintage character, this timepiece combines architectural simplicity with the sophisticated aesthetics of traditional dress watches.

The watch features a beautiful silver-toned dial with bold black Roman numerals, elegant black hands and a decorative rectangular minute track. Its symmetrical composition creates a refined Art Deco-inspired appearance, while the distinctive horizontal stepped bars at the top and bottom of the case give the watch a particularly recognizable architectural profile.
The chromed rectangular case is complemented by a classic black leather strap, creating an elegant contrast that enhances its vintage appeal. Powered by a Swiss mechanical manual-winding movement, this watch reflects an era when traditional craftsmanship and timeless design defined everyday elegance.

Technical Details
Brand: Potens de Luxe
Model: Tank Style
Type: Vintage unisex dress watch
Case material: Chromed metal
Case dimensions: 21 x 30 mm
Case back: Stainless steel
Case reference: 5828
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver-toned dial with black Roman numerals
Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding
Functions: Hours, minutes
Time setting: Manual adjustment via crown
Strap: Black genuine leather strap
Wrist size: Approximately 20–21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Box: Generic presentation box included
Condition Grade: B

Condition Report
This vintage Potens de Luxe watch is in Grade B condition, showing signs of age and use consistent with its vintage character. The chromed case displays surface scratches, small marks and wear. The silver-toned dial remains attractive, with minor ageing spots, while the acrylic crystal shows light signs of use. The black leather strap presents normal wear.

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Story & Heritage
Potens de Luxe represents a fascinating chapter in the world of vintage Swiss wristwatches, reflecting the tradition of smaller watchmaking brands that contributed to the diversity and creativity of twentieth-century horology. During the mid-twentieth century, Swiss watch manufacturers produced an extensive variety of elegant mechanical timepieces, combining dependable movements with designs inspired by the major aesthetic trends of their era. Rectangular watches became particularly admired for their architectural proportions, refined simplicity and distinctive departure from conventional round cases.

The Tank-style design, originally popularized in the early twentieth century, became one of the most enduring expressions of elegance in wristwatch history. Its geometric case, balanced dial and clean lines established a timeless visual language that influenced generations of watchmakers.

This Potens de Luxe captures that tradition through its rectangular chromed case, stepped horizontal decorative bars and classical Roman numeral dial. The contrast between the silver-toned dial, black hands and black leather strap creates a sophisticated composition reminiscent of traditional European dress watches.
Unlike more conventional vintage models, its distinctive case architecture gives the watch a strong decorative identity, making it equally appealing as a collectible timepiece and an elegant accessory.
With its Swiss mechanical movement, classic proportions and understated design, this Potens de Luxe preserves the charm of an era when a wristwatch was both a practical instrument and an expression of personal style. A refined vintage piece for collectors of Swiss mechanical watches, rectangular Tank-style designs and elegant twentieth-century timepieces.

Internal Reference Number – CTM 122