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Emperor - Digital jump hour - No reserve price - Men - 1970
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€ 244
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Emperor - Digital jump hour - No reserve price - Men - 1970

Emperor Jump Hour “Digital” – Rare Swiss Mechanical – 1970s Space Age Design - Excelent condition A striking and uncommon Swiss-made Emperor jump hour watch, featuring a rare mechanical “digital” display – a true icon of 1970s retro-futuristic watchmaking. This model showcases the distinctive jump hour complication, where the hour appears instantly in a window, combined with a rotating minute disc. A design that was ahead of its time and remains highly collectible today. The bold TV-shaped gold-tone case gives the watch a strong wrist presence. Although the actual diameter is approx. 37–37.5 mm, it wears closer to 40 mm due to its unique case geometry. ⸻ Key Features * Swiss mechanical movement * Jump hour (“digital”) display * Rare and collectible design * 1970s space-age aesthetic * Large visual presence on the wrist * Stainless steel back * New brown leather strap ⸻ Condition * Very nice vintage condition * Case shows light, honest wear consistent with age * Crystal in good condition * Fully functional – keeps time and jump mechanism works correctly ⸻ Why this watch stands out This is not a standard vintage piece – it is a design-driven collector’s watch, combining mechanical ingenuity with bold 1970s styling. Perfect for collectors looking for something different, or for anyone who appreciates unconventional horology. ⸻ Specifications * Case size: approx. 38–37.5 mm (wears larger) * Movement: Mechanical (manual wind) * Display: Jump hour + minute disc * Case: Gold-tone * Caseback: Stainless steel * Strap: Leather (new). - brown - italian high quality We stand behind every item that we sell. All photos are of the actual watch in stock and form part of the description. Carefully packaged and shipped with registered and insured delivery from the EU.

No. 103998700

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Emperor - Digital jump hour - No reserve price - Men - 1970

Emperor - Digital jump hour - No reserve price - Men - 1970

Emperor Jump Hour “Digital” – Rare Swiss Mechanical – 1970s Space Age Design - Excelent condition

A striking and uncommon Swiss-made Emperor jump hour watch, featuring a rare mechanical “digital” display – a true icon of 1970s retro-futuristic watchmaking.

This model showcases the distinctive jump hour complication, where the hour appears instantly in a window, combined with a rotating minute disc. A design that was ahead of its time and remains highly collectible today.

The bold TV-shaped gold-tone case gives the watch a strong wrist presence. Although the actual diameter is approx. 37–37.5 mm, it wears closer to 40 mm due to its unique case geometry.



Key Features

* Swiss mechanical movement
* Jump hour (“digital”) display
* Rare and collectible design
* 1970s space-age aesthetic
* Large visual presence on the wrist
* Stainless steel back
* New brown leather strap



Condition

* Very nice vintage condition
* Case shows light, honest wear consistent with age
* Crystal in good condition
* Fully functional – keeps time and jump mechanism works correctly



Why this watch stands out

This is not a standard vintage piece – it is a design-driven collector’s watch, combining mechanical ingenuity with bold 1970s styling. Perfect for collectors looking for something different, or for anyone who appreciates unconventional horology.



Specifications

* Case size: approx. 38–37.5 mm (wears larger)
* Movement: Mechanical (manual wind)
* Display: Jump hour + minute disc
* Case: Gold-tone
* Caseback: Stainless steel
* Strap: Leather (new). - brown - italian high quality

We stand behind every item that we sell. All photos are of the actual watch in stock and form part of the description. Carefully packaged and shipped with registered and insured delivery from the EU.

Final bid
€ 244
No reserve price

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