Nacar – Military Style Dress Watch – Manual Wind – 17 Jewels – Swiss Made – 1950s/1960s A striking vintage Nacar manual-wind wristwatch featuring a strong military-inspired design language, produced in Switzerland during the mid-20th century. This watch combines utilitarian legibility with elegant vintage proportions, resulting in a timeless and highly collectible piece. The watch presents exceptionally well for its age, with sharp case lines, a beautifully executed dial restoration, and a reliable mechanical movement that performs very well by vintage standards. ⸻ Design & Character This Nacar model reflects classic military watch aesthetics of its era: large Arabic numerals, a highly legible dial layout, clear minute track, and a small-seconds subdial for precise time reading. The symmetrical dial design and robust case structure underline its tool-watch roots while maintaining refined dress-watch elegance. The dial has been professionally restored and carefully repainted, preserving the original layout, typography, and military-inspired character. ⸻ Technical Details • Brand: Nacar • Origin: Swiss Made • Era: 1950s–1960s • Movement: Manual wind mechanical movement • Jewels: 17 Jewels (as marked on the movement and dial) • Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds • Dial color: Silver / light champagne tone with textured pattern • Dial markings: – “NACAR” – “17 JEWELS” – “ANTIMAGNETIC” – “SWISS” • Dial condition: Professionally restored (repainted) • Case material: Gold-plated case with stainless steel back • Case back markings: – “FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE” – “SWISS MADE” • Crystal: Acrylic • Strap: Brown leather strap (aftermarket) • Buckle: Aftermarket • Case profile: Slim, elegant, with sharp and well-defined lugs ⸻ Condition Report • Overall condition is excellent for a vintage watch of this age • Case shows minor age-related marks and light wear, fully consistent with careful vintage use • Polishing is well executed; case edges remain sharp and attractive • Dial shows minor traces consistent with age and restoration—please review photos carefully • Hands and numerals are clear and highly legible • Manual movement runs smoothly and keeps good time for a vintage mechanical watch • Crown functions properly Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. ⸻ Important Notes • No water-resistance guarantee is provided due to the watch’s vintage nature • Vintage watches should be worn and handled accordingly • Strap and buckle are aftermarket • Dial has been professionally restored and repainted (fully disclosed) ⸻ Shipping & Packaging • Fast and secure worldwide shipping via FedEx / UPS / DHL • Professional and careful packaging • Pre-shipment photos and video will be provided • Customs duties, import taxes, stamp duties, and any additional charges are the buyer’s responsibility ⸻ Final Remarks A beautifully preserved Swiss-made Nacar with strong military design cues, excellent legibility, and an honest vintage presence. A perfect choice for collectors who appreciate classic tool-watch aesthetics blended with mid-century Swiss craftsmanship.