A solid silver manual-wind wristwatch from the 1940s-50s.
It features an elegant, small oval case and a light, chain-link strap.
The dial is a simple matte hairline finish, featuring only linear indices and the manufacturer's logo.
I am drawn to its stripped-back beauty. The crown features a blue clear top, a detail occasionally seen on vintage watches like this.
I was honestly surprised—astonished, even—at how accurately it functions despite its age. It ticks away almost noisily.
It feels even more energetic and accurate than the pieces from around the 70s that I often see. It still has plenty of life left in it.
Looking into it, I found that watches from this era, before manufacturers chased things like shock resistance, are often built more simply and sturdily. It is such a relief not to have to worry about it just because it's a piece of machinery and an old one at that.
There is a delicacy to it that feels French, though it might be Central European. The details are unknown.
I apologize for sounding like a broken record, but silver watches are truly one of those items that have become impossible to buy lately.
I worked hard to track this one down for the New Year.
The other day in Prague, I met a girl my age who loves manual-wind watches for the first time.
We bonded over the fact that making it a daily habit to wind them is truly the best thing ever (laughs).
I find myself wanting all sorts of different designs. They really are the best accessories, well worth the care and affection you give them.
If possible, please wind the crown fully and set the time at the same time every day.
Please be aware that for a manual-wind watch to last a lifetime, it will eventually require an overhaul.
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material - Material silver 835
size - Size 15.2cm
model wrist - Model's wrist 14cm / Can be worn by a male model with a 15cm wrist. Recommended for those with a wrist size of 15cm or less.
weight - Weight 21.1g
condition - Condition No issues
It will be stopped by the time it arrives, so
please wind it fully once and turn the hands clockwise to set the time.
After that, if possible, please wind it fully and slowly and set the time at the same time every day.
Frequent winding is not good for durability,
so please stick to "once a day," "at the same time," and "wind until it stops."
