Vintage Astral mechanical shockproof rectangular dial watch 60s-70s

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Description

Vintage Astral brand wristwatch, manual winding mechanical movement, visible in the photo. The case has a slightly curved rectangular shape, typical of watch creations from the 1960s-1970s. The dial has a light, brushed finish, with painted black Roman numeral indices. The inscription "Astral" appears in handwritten lettering below the XII index, and "ANTICHOC" appears in capital letters above VI. The baton-style hands are also dark, with visible patination corresponding to the age of the piece.

The case shows a gilded finish with visible signs of wear and oxidation on the edges, revealing the metal base underneath in places. The fluted crown is positioned at 3 o'clock. The flat crystal has several scratches and marks, particularly on the lower left part. The black strap imitates a crocodile effect texture, with signs of use and pronounced creases, typical of old leather or faux leather, but the exact material is not explicitly identifiable from the photo.

The watch is distinguished by its sober and elegant style, with a dial without a seconds hand, which accentuates its vintage appearance. No additional decoration or logo is visible on the presented face, giving this piece a minimalist and timeless aesthetic. The strap attachments are straight, integrated into the case, and the overall finish shows an authentic patina related to age and past use.

The rectangular dial and the typography of the numerals clearly evoke an inspiration from the 60s to 70s, a period when this type of design was particularly in vogue among European watchmakers. The "antichoc" indication suggests the presence of a shock protection device for the movement, a characteristic of mechanical watches from that era.

Condition

Used watch, sold as is. Presence of marked wear on the case (loss of gilding, scratches, partial oxidation), visible scratches on the crystal and pronounced marks on the strap. Functionality not tested; sold as a vintage piece in observed condition.

Did you know? The Astral brand has long been associated with the production of robust and reliable watches, particularly during the 1950s to 1970s. "Antichoc" models incorporated balance wheel protection systems to improve shock resistance, an innovation that became widespread in European mechanical watchmaking from the 1950s onwards.

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