Perseo - Small Second - Senza prezzo di riserva - Uomo - 1960-1969

Perseo – Small Seconds Mechanical
Classic White Dial – Incabloc – Vintage Italian Railway Heritage

Offered for auction is an elegant and historically rich Perseo Small Seconds, a Swiss-made mechanical wristwatch closely associated with Italian railway timekeeping tradition.

Perseo is a historic brand founded in the early 20th century, best known for supplying watches to the Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato). Renowned for reliability, precision, and legibility, Perseo watches became trusted instruments for railway workers, embodying functional design and robust construction.

This model reflects that heritage through its clean layout, classic proportions, and practical small seconds complication.

Technical Details:

Brand: Perseo
Model: Small Seconds
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Diameter: 36 mm (excluding crown)
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: White dial with applied Arabic numerals
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds subdial at 6 o’clock
Water Resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Movement: Swiss mechanical hand-wound movement
Caseback: Stainless steel snap-back, engraved with number “756.996”
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approximately 20 cm wrist
Condition: Grade B+ – visible signs of wear consistent with age and normal use
Box: Generic box included

The dial features a clean white enamel-style appearance with applied Arabic numerals and a precise minute track, ensuring excellent legibility. The small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, marked “Incabloc,” highlights the shock-protected movement and adds vintage charm and symmetry.

The elegant black hands contrast beautifully against the white dial, maintaining the classic instrument-watch aesthetic that defined mid-century railway watches.

The stainless steel case, with its slightly tonneau-inspired shape and brushed finish, shows honest signs of wear consistent with its age, reinforcing its authentic vintage character. The acrylic crystal presents light marks typical for this material but preserves the warm vintage look.

The engraved caseback number adds individuality and collectible appeal, suggesting its utilitarian past.

Story & Heritage:

Perseo watches are deeply connected to railway history, where precision and reliability were essential. These watches were designed as dependable tools for professionals, prioritizing clarity and robustness over decoration.

The inclusion of Incabloc shock protection reflects the technical evolution of the time, ensuring durability in demanding environments.

Today, Perseo watches are appreciated by collectors for their authentic heritage, understated design, and mechanical simplicity. They represent a piece of working history — timekeeping instruments that once played a role in coordinating railway networks.

This 36 mm model offers timeless proportions, making it both wearable and collectible, with a strong vintage identity.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a true railway-inspired mechanical watch with historical significance and classic design.

The watch will be carefully packed and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - Itm. 697