Kalos Small Second – Vintage 1950s Swiss Mechanical Watch – Jumbo Oversize Gold Plated Case – Guilloché Dial Elegant Mid-Century Swiss Watchmaking with Beautiful Vintage Character Offered for auction is a charming and highly attractive Kalos Small Second, an elegant Swiss-made vintage mechanical watch dating from the 1950s, presented in a desirable jumbo oversized case with classic mid-century proportions and refined period aesthetics. This timepiece perfectly captures the understated elegance of post-war Swiss watchmaking, combining a warm aged silver guilloché dial, applied Arabic numerals, and a beautifully balanced small seconds complication at 6 o’clock. Its authentic patina and timeless design give the watch a remarkable vintage presence rarely found in modern timepieces. Technical Details Brand: Kalos Model: Small Second Period: 1950s Movement: Swiss mechanical movement Functions: Hours Minutes Small seconds Case Material: Gold plated Case Size: 37 mm (Jumbo oversized case for the period) Crystal: Acrylic glass Dial: Silver guilloché dial with beautiful natural age patina and applied Arabic numerals Case Back: Stainless steel snap back Strap: Generic leather strap Fits wrist up to approx. 18 cm Water Resistance: Untested for water resistance Condition: Grade B Visible signs of use and aging consistent with the watch’s vintage character and age. Overall attractive vintage condition with excellent wrist presence. Accessories: Generic box The watch features a beautifully aged silver dial with a subtle textured guilloché finish that interacts elegantly with light, creating depth and warmth characteristic of true vintage watches. The oversized 37 mm gold-plated case was considered exceptionally large during the 1950s, making this piece particularly attractive for collectors seeking vintage watches with modern wearable proportions. The small seconds subdial positioned at 6 o’clock adds symmetry and refinement, while the warm patina throughout the dial enhances the authenticity and personality of the piece. Story & Heritage During the 1940s and 1950s, Swiss watchmakers produced some of the most elegant and mechanically pure dress watches ever created. Brands like Kalos focused on reliability, balanced proportions, and timeless aesthetics rather than excessive ornamentation, resulting in watches that remain highly wearable and collectible decades later. The era marked the golden age of manually wound Swiss mechanical watches — a time when craftsmanship, precision, and clean dial architecture defined luxury watchmaking. Large-case watches from this period are increasingly sought after because they combine authentic vintage charm with proportions suitable for modern collectors. This Kalos Small Second stands as a beautiful example of that philosophy: elegant, mechanically honest, and enriched by the natural passage of time visible through its attractive dial patina and vintage character. A refined and collectible 1950s Swiss vintage watch with oversized proportions, elegant guilloché dial, and timeless mid-century design. The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - ITA 58