Vintage Oris Swiss Mechanical Watch – Cal. 461 – Small Seconds – c. 1940s/50s Offered for auction is a beautiful vintage Oris mechanical wristwatch, produced in Switzerland in the late 1940s to early 1950s, featuring the classic and highly elegant small seconds at 6 o’clock layout. The watch is powered by the Oris calibre 461, a Swiss hand-wound movement with 7 jewels, clearly signed Oris Watch Co. – Swiss. The movement is clean, well preserved, and runs when wound. The dial shows a refined vintage aesthetic with applied Arabic numerals, slender hands and a warm, evenly aged patina that is fully consistent with its age. No signs of over-restoration or repainting are visible; the watch presents itself with honest originality. The case is gold plated, with a stainless steel case back, as typically found on Oris watches of this period. The gold plating shows natural wear on the edges and lugs, in line with a watch that has been worn and enjoyed over several decades, without excessive polishing. Key details • Brand: Oris • Origin: Swiss • Period: c. 1940s–1950s • Movement: Manual winding, Oris Cal. 461, 7 jewels • Dial: Original vintage dial with small seconds • Case: Gold plated case, stainless steel case back • Crystal: Domed acrylic • Strap: Aftermarket NATO strap (not original; leather strap would also suit the watch perfectly) This is a genuine vintage Swiss timepiece, attractive both as a daily elegant watch and as an entry-level collectible from a respected independent Swiss brand. The proportions, movement and overall appearance are fully coherent with the period. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. The watch is sold as a vintage item and may benefit from routine servicing depending on the buyer’s standards. A charming and honest vintage Oris, ready to be enjoyed by its next owner.