Women's vintage mechanical watch, rectangular dial, metal bracelet

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Women's mechanical wristwatch, with an antique aesthetic, presented here on a yellow cushion. The rectangular tonneau-shaped case has a silver finish, with a patinated dial featuring visible Arabic numerals from 1 to 12. The hands, with a classic design, are positioned in the center of a beige dial marked by time, giving the whole an authentic and vintage look. The dial shows uniform wear, typical of mechanical watches from the mid-20th century, with no apparent markings or logos on the visible face.

The articulated link bracelet has a silver metallic finish. It consists of successive rectangular segments, offering both flexibility and support. The watch has no additional decorative motifs on the visible face; the whole is understated, with a predominance of silver-grey and aged beige tones.

The side winder is positioned at three o'clock, characteristic of traditional mechanical watches. The general condition of the glass shows some scratches and signs of wear, accentuating the antique character of the piece. No decorative elements are visible on the bezel or the dial, apart from a discreet inner fillet framing the numerals.

The dial also features a small seconds sub-dial at six o'clock, a frequent detail on mechanical watches from the 1930s to the 1950s. The entire watch evokes a typical manufacture of women's watches from the early to mid-20th century, with an elegant and discreet allure.

Condition

Used item sold as is, untested. Presence of signs of wear, marked patina on the dial, scratches and visible marks on the case and glass. The bracelet also shows signs of use. Functionality not guaranteed, sold as an antique piece to be restored or displayed.

Did you know? Tonneau-cased mechanical watches, very popular between the 1920s and 1950s, were prized for their elegance and compact size, suitable for women's wrists. The mechanical movement is activated by manual winding, a technology gradually replaced by quartz from the 1970s.

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