No. 104574057

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Lucerne - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979
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Lucerne - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

#noreservedays #freeshippingdays Lucerne Automatic Sport Watch (Stainless Steel, Swiss Made) – Serviced Vintage 1970s Sports Watch Collector Overview Model Overview This Lucerne Automatic Sport Watch is a handsome Swiss-made vintage timepiece from the 1970s, featuring the bold styling and practical everyday usability that defined the era. With its substantial 40 mm case, sporty design language and reliable automatic movement, it offers a strong wrist presence uncommon among watches of its period. Lucerne became known for producing affordable Swiss mechanical watches during the 1960s and 1970s, many of which today have become increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking authentic vintage Swiss watchmaking without the premium attached to larger luxury brands. This example combines classic tool-watch aesthetics with a clean, functional layout and period-correct design details. Importantly, the watch has been serviced, making it an attractive choice both for collectors and for enthusiasts looking for a vintage watch that can be enjoyed regularly. Technical Specifications Brand: Lucerne Model: Automatic Sport Watch Movement: Swiss Automatic Mechanical Movement Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Production Era: Circa 1970s Serial / Case Number: Not visible Case Material: Stainless Steel back, base metal case, chromed - Excelent condition Dimensions: 40 mm (excluding crown) Bezel: Fixed sports-style bezel Crystal: Acrylic Crystal Water Resistance: Not tested Dial & Hands Dial Colour: Black Markers: Applied baton indices with luminous accents Date: Yes, date display Branding: Lucerne logo beneath 12 o'clock Hands: Luminous baton-style hands with central sweep seconds Caseback Material: Stainless Steel Attachment: Screw-back case construction Engravings: Manufacturer and Swiss production markings Strap & Buckle Strap: Leather strap Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle Notable Historical / Brand Context Lucerne was one of several Swiss manufacturers that flourished during the mechanical watch boom of the 1960s and 1970s. Their watches often reflected contemporary design trends while housing dependable Swiss movements. Today, larger-sized Lucerne sports models are becoming harder to find, particularly in well-preserved and serviced condition. Collector Appeal & Value Potential Collectors are increasingly attracted to vintage Swiss sports watches with larger case sizes, as most watches from the era were considerably smaller. At 40 mm, this Lucerne wears surprisingly modern while retaining genuine vintage character. The combination of Swiss automatic mechanics, classic styling and recent servicing makes it a particularly appealing entry point into vintage watch collecting. Condition Report The watch is in good vintage condition consistent with its age. The case shows expected signs of careful use and age-related wear. The dial remains attractive and legible. The movement has been serviced and is operating at the time of cataloguing. As with all vintage watches, long-term accuracy and water resistance cannot be guaranteed. Delivery Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective watch box Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from the EU with secure packaging suitable for international transport.

No. 104574057

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Lucerne - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Lucerne - Unknown - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

#noreservedays #freeshippingdays

Lucerne Automatic Sport Watch (Stainless Steel, Swiss Made) – Serviced Vintage 1970s Sports Watch Collector Overview

Model Overview

This Lucerne Automatic Sport Watch is a handsome Swiss-made vintage timepiece from the 1970s, featuring the bold styling and practical everyday usability that defined the era. With its substantial 40 mm case, sporty design language and reliable automatic movement, it offers a strong wrist presence uncommon among watches of its period.

Lucerne became known for producing affordable Swiss mechanical watches during the 1960s and 1970s, many of which today have become increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking authentic vintage Swiss watchmaking without the premium attached to larger luxury brands. This example combines classic tool-watch aesthetics with a clean, functional layout and period-correct design details.

Importantly, the watch has been serviced, making it an attractive choice both for collectors and for enthusiasts looking for a vintage watch that can be enjoyed regularly.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Lucerne
Model: Automatic Sport Watch
Movement: Swiss Automatic Mechanical Movement
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Production Era: Circa 1970s
Serial / Case Number: Not visible

Case

Material: Stainless Steel back, base metal case, chromed - Excelent condition
Dimensions: 40 mm (excluding crown)
Bezel: Fixed sports-style bezel
Crystal: Acrylic Crystal
Water Resistance: Not tested

Dial & Hands

Dial Colour: Black
Markers: Applied baton indices with luminous accents
Date: Yes, date display
Branding: Lucerne logo beneath 12 o'clock
Hands: Luminous baton-style hands with central sweep seconds

Caseback

Material: Stainless Steel
Attachment: Screw-back case construction
Engravings: Manufacturer and Swiss production markings

Strap & Buckle

Strap: Leather strap
Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle

Notable Historical / Brand Context

Lucerne was one of several Swiss manufacturers that flourished during the mechanical watch boom of the 1960s and 1970s. Their watches often reflected contemporary design trends while housing dependable Swiss movements. Today, larger-sized Lucerne sports models are becoming harder to find, particularly in well-preserved and serviced condition.

Collector Appeal & Value Potential

Collectors are increasingly attracted to vintage Swiss sports watches with larger case sizes, as most watches from the era were considerably smaller. At 40 mm, this Lucerne wears surprisingly modern while retaining genuine vintage character. The combination of Swiss automatic mechanics, classic styling and recent servicing makes it a particularly appealing entry point into vintage watch collecting.

Condition Report

The watch is in good vintage condition consistent with its age. The case shows expected signs of careful use and age-related wear. The dial remains attractive and legible. The movement has been serviced and is operating at the time of cataloguing. As with all vintage watches, long-term accuracy and water resistance cannot be guaranteed.

Delivery

Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective watch box
Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from the EU with secure packaging suitable for international transport.

Final bid
€ 152
No reserve price

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