Duxot 17 Rubis (Stainless Steel Back, Switzerland) – Classic Hand-Wound Vintage with Incabloc Model Overview This vintage Duxot 17 Rubis represents the understated elegance of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Produced likely in the 1950s–1960s, it reflects the era’s focus on clean design, slim proportions, and mechanical reliability. The watch is powered by a traditional hand-wound movement with 17 jewels, equipped with Incabloc shock protection—an important technical feature at the time that improved durability. The warm, lightly aged dial and gold-tone indices give the piece authentic vintage character rather than artificial nostalgia. Technical Specifications Brand: Duxot Model: 17 Rubis Movement: Manual wind, 17 jewels Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Production Era: Approx. 1950s–1960s Case Number: 304049 Case Material: Chrome-plated case with stainless steel back Diameter: Approx. 34–35 mm (excluding crown) Caseback: Stainless steel, marked “Antimagnetic – Incabloc – Swiss Made – Waterproof” Crystal: Acrylic Water Resistance: Not tested (vintage piece) Dial & Hands Dial Colour: Silvered dial with visible patina Markers: Applied gold-tone baton indices with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 Text: “Duxot 17 Rubis” with “Incabloc – Unbreakable Mainspring” Hands: Gold-tone dauphine-style hands Collector Appeal Vintage Duxot watches offer accessible entry into classic Swiss mechanical timepieces. The 17-jewel hand-wound movement and Incabloc system represent the standard of reliable mid-century engineering. Its balanced dial layout and honest aging make it attractive for collectors who appreciate authentic vintage condition over restoration. Condition Report Good vintage condition with visible signs of age and wear. The dial shows natural patina. Case edges display wear consistent with age. Movement is running at the time of listing; long-term accuracy and water resistance are not guaranteed. Delivery The watch will be carefully packaged in a generic watch box. Registered and insured shipping from the EU. All photos show the actual watch offered for sale.