Bucherer - Day-Date - 没有保留价 - 1810p - 男士 - 2000-2010

Bucherer Officially Certified Chronometer – Vintage Swiss Automatic Day-Date – ETA 2630 – Gold-Tone – 1970s

Model Overview

An elegant and collectible vintage Swiss automatic chronometer from Bucherer, the prestigious Swiss watchmaking and jewellery house established in Lucerne in 1888.

Dating approximately to the 1970s, this sophisticated Day-Date model combines traditional Swiss precision engineering with the timeless elegance of a classic dress watch.

Its beautifully finished champagne-gold sunburst dial features applied gold-tone hour markers, slender baton hands, the historical Bucherer emblem and a framed day-date display at 3 o’clock.

The “Officially Certified Chronometer” designation is particularly noteworthy, reflecting the higher precision standards associated with certified Swiss chronometer movements.

A distinguished vintage timepiece with genuine historical character and considerable appeal to enthusiasts of traditional Swiss watchmaking.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Bucherer
Model: Officially Certified Chronometer Day-Date
Reference / Case Number: 1810 (additional markings partially legible)
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Production Era: Approximately 1970s
Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical chronometer
Calibre: Presumed ETA 2630, based on a comparable model; not independently verified
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day and date
Case Diameter: Approximately 35 mm, excluding crown (comparable model specification)
Case Thickness: Approximately 10 mm (comparable model specification)

Case

Material: Gold-tone plated case with stainless steel caseback
Bezel: Slim, polished gold-tone bezel
Crystal: Vintage-style domed crystal, exact material unverified
Water Resistance: Not tested

The classic round case features elegant, straight lugs and beautifully balanced proportions typical of Swiss dress watches from the period.

The gold-tone finish displays visible signs of age and wear, particularly around the bezel and case edges, adding to its authentic vintage appearance.

Dial & Hands

Dial Colour: Champagne gold with sunburst finish
Hour Markers: Applied gold-tone baton indices
Hands: Gold-tone baton hands with central seconds
Day-Date: Framed double calendar window at 3 o’clock
Branding: BUCHERER signature and historical emblem
Special Inscription: OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER
Dial Marking: SWISS MADE

The attractive champagne dial is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this watch, offering a sophisticated combination of vintage elegance and excellent legibility.

Caseback

Material: Stainless steel
Engravings: Automatic, Antimagnetic, Shock Resistant, Water Resistant, Swiss Made
Case Number: 1810, followed by partially legible markings

The caseback shows visible scratches and surface wear consistent with its age.

Strap & Buckle

The watch is fitted with a black crocodile-pattern leather-style strap and a traditional pin buckle, complementing its classical gold-tone appearance.

The originality of the strap and buckle has not been established.

Historical Significance

Founded in 1888, Bucherer developed into one of Switzerland’s most prestigious watch and jewellery companies.

The company established its historic relationship with Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf in 1924, beginning a partnership that continued for almost a century. In 2024, Bucherer officially became part of the Rolex group.

During the 1960s and 1970s, Bucherer was recognised as one of Switzerland’s leading producers of officially certified chronometers.

This particular watch represents that important era, combining chronometer-grade Swiss mechanical watchmaking with the understated luxury of a traditional dress watch.

Collector Appeal

Vintage Bucherer chronometers offer an attractive opportunity for collectors seeking historically interesting Swiss watches beyond the most familiar luxury brands.

The officially certified chronometer designation, classic automatic Day-Date movement, historical branding and elegant champagne dial make this a particularly appealing vintage example.

Its timeless proportions also make it suitable for both traditional men’s dress-watch collectors and enthusiasts of smaller, vintage-inspired unisex watches.

Condition Report

The watch is offered in authentic vintage, pre-owned condition.

The champagne dial remains visually attractive, while the gold-tone case shows noticeable age-related wear, surface scratches and areas of plating deterioration. The stainless steel caseback also displays scratches consistent with decades of use.

The exact movement calibre has not been independently verified, and no documented recent service history is available. Current timekeeping performance and calendar operation are not certified.

Please carefully examine all photographs for an accurate impression of the watch’s cosmetic condition.

Delivery & Seller Commitment

Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective watch box.
Shipping: Registered, tracked international shipping from the European Union.

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All photographs are of the actual watch in stock and form an integral part of the description.

The watch will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery to its new owner.