Ostara 15 Jewels – Vintage Swiss Mechanical Watch – Small Seconds – Chrome Plated – 1950s–1959s A charming vintage Ostara 15 Jewels wristwatch from the 1950s, displaying the elegant proportions and understated character associated with mid-century Swiss watchmaking. The watch features a silver-toned dial with distinctive stylized Arabic numerals, gold-tone hands and a traditional small-seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. The combination of the aged silver dial, warm gold-tone details and polished chrome-plated case creates an attractive vintage contrast. Powered by a Swiss mechanical 15-jewel manual-winding movement, this Ostara represents the straightforward and reliable mechanical watchmaking that characterized many quality Swiss watches of the period. Technical Details Brand: Ostara Type: Vintage wristwatch Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual winding Jewels: 15 jewels Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds Case material: Chrome plated Case diameter: Approx. 35 mm, excluding crown Case back: Stainless steel – marked “Fond Acier Inoxydable” Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Silver-toned dial with stylized Arabic numerals Hands: Gold-tone hands Seconds: Small-seconds subdial at 6 o’clock Strap: Generic leather strap, approx. 19–20 cm Water resistance: Not tested for water. Condition Grade: B Box: Delivered with generic presentation box. Condition Report This vintage Ostara is in Grade B condition, showing signs of age and use consistent with a watch of this period. The silver-toned dial displays natural patina, spotting and ageing throughout the surface. These signs have developed over time and give the watch an authentic vintage appearance. The chrome-plated case shows scratches, marks and wear to the plating. The stainless-steel case back shows numerous surface scratches and signs of previous use. The acrylic crystal shows normal age-related wear. The black leather strap is a generic replacement. The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore water resistance is not guaranteed. Please study all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the actual condition of the item. Story & Heritage This Ostara reflects the classic language of 1950s Swiss watchmaking, an era when mechanical wristwatches combined practicality with increasingly refined and elegant designs. Its traditional architecture is particularly representative of the period: a hand-wound 15-jewel movement, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, stylized Arabic numerals and slim gold-tone hands. The restrained design was intended to provide excellent readability while maintaining an elegant appearance. The naturally aged dial adds considerable personality to the piece, preserving the traces of its history rather than disguising them. Combined with its 35 mm case — a well-balanced size for a vintage watch — it remains an appealing example of traditional mid-century Swiss horology. A characterful vintage mechanical watch for collectors who appreciate original patina, small-seconds layouts and classic Swiss design. Internal Reference Number - ABA 87