Bajay (often read as Batay) Extra 17 Rubis Vintage Mechanical Sub-Second Dress Watch – Gold-Plated – Circa 1950s Lot Description :A charming, rare, and elegant Swiss-made vintage Bajay "Extra" mechanical dress watch from the 1950s. Due to the stylized mid-century typography on the dial, the brand name BAJAY is frequently read by collectors as BATAY. This lesser-known historical Swiss brand offers excellent horological value, presenting a timeless mid-century aesthetic with a clean dial layout, a factory hallmarked case, and a classic sub-second configuration. Technical Specifications Brand: Bajay (stylized typography often read as Batay) Model: Extra 17 Rubis (Sub-Second) Gender: Men's / Unisex Period: 1950–1959 Movement: Mechanical Manual-Winding (Swiss high-grade 17 Jewels caliber) Case Material: Gold-Plated bezel (Official factory hallmark) with a Solid Stainless Steel back Type: Analogue wristwatch Condition: In working order. Good vintage condition with honest signs of age and wear. The original-style gold-tone crown shows visible wear/loss to its outer plating due to decades of manual winding (Please study the high-resolution photos carefully). Strap Material: Blue grained genuine leather strap (Aftermarket / replacement in near-mint condition). Detailed Description & Reference Info Case Structure, Crown & Factory Hallmarks: Hallmark Position : Features an official Swiss factory hallmark stamped directly onto the side profile of the case band, located right next to the crown. This cartouche hallmark certifies a genuine, factory-original yellow gold-plating layer, securing its authentic production status. Crown : Vintage gold-tone fluted crown matching the case. It shows honest, characteristic vintage wear with loss of gold plating on its flat front face from normal use over time, while remaining fully operational for manual winding. Case Back: Vintage screw-down solid stainless steel case back with circular brushed finishing, featuring factory notches for watchmaking opening tools. Fully stamped with the period specifications: "STAINLESS STEEL BACK" and "ANTIMAGNETIC". Glass: Period-correct high-clearance acrylic crystal (plexiglass) in great shape. Dial & Aesthetics: Dial & Branding: Factory-original matte silver/white dial in remarkably good preservation for a 1950s timepiece, displaying a very soft, honest warm patina. It features the distinctive, stylized vintage font layout signed "BAJAY" (visually reads similarly to "BATAY"), "EXTRA", and "17 RUBIS" under the 12 o'clock position. Sub-Second Display: Features a dedicated, minimalist circular sub-second register positioned neatly above the 6 o'clock mark with a tiny original hand. Markers & Hands: Premium applied golden multi-faceted block and double-line hour markers that catch the light beautifully. Fitted with the original golden Dauphine-style main hands. Strap & Buckle Assembly: Strap Condition: Fitted on a high-quality aftermarket genuine leather strap in near-mint, very clean condition. It features a rich dark blue color with a textured grained pattern that heavily upgrades the watch's presentation. Buckle: Comes with a matching gold-tone generic classic pin buckle that perfectly ties together with the case finish. Dimensions & Sizing (Catalog Estimates): Case Diameter: Approx. 34 mm (excluding the crown) – the definitive standard size for elegant dress timepieces from the golden era. Lug Width (Strap size): 18 mm. Extras: No box or papers. Shipping method: Worldwide shipping via registered mail with an express courier such as UPS, DPD, or similar. Any customs fees, if applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer Orders will be shipped within 1-2 days of payment, with insurance for the full amount and the corresponding tracking number.