Helvetia - Small Seconds - No reserve price - Cal.64 - Men - 1950-1959

Helvetia Small Seconds – Vintage Swiss Watch with In-House Calibre 64 If the beautifully aged dial doesn't win you over, the movement certainly will. This charming Helvetia Small Seconds combines timeless Swiss design with an attractive golden-finished calibre 64, a manual-winding movement developed by Helvetia itself. The dial has a wonderful vintage appeal, with its natural ageing adding depth and individuality. The small seconds display brings a classic touch, while the understated case gives the watch the elegant proportions typical of mid-century dress watches. The chrome-plated case shows some wear consistent with its age. Rather than detracting from its appeal, this honest patina gives the watch character and tells part of its story. The movement is a particular highlight. Helvetia was not simply a dial name: the Swiss manufacturer developed and produced its own movements for decades. Introduced around 1960, calibre 64 was a relatively large, slim hand-wound movement designed to suit the changing proportions of watches of that era. It remained in production into the late 1960s, making it an interesting example of Helvetia's own watchmaking tradition. A lovely vintage piece for collectors who appreciate characterful dials, traditional Swiss watchmaking and movements with a genuine manufacturer heritage. *lSpecifications * Brand: Helvetia * Model: Small Seconds * Movement: Helvetia calibre 64, manual winding * Jewels: 15 * Case: Chrome-plated * Case diameter: 34.5 mm, excluding crown * Lug-to-lug: 41 mm * Seconds: Small seconds * Strap: New brown leather strap * Strap length: Approximately 23 cm * Condition: Vintage condition, with visible wear to the chrome plating and an attractively aged dial * Functionality: The watch is in working order A distinctive vintage Helvetia with honest character and an in-house movement that deserves to be admired. This Helvetia will be send registered and insured

Schätzpreis:€300

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