Men's Recumex vintage mechanical watch, square dial, for restoration

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Description

Recumex mechanical wristwatch for men, presented here with a square dial on a white background. The dial displays black Arabic numerals from 1 to 12, as well as the words "Recumex" and "15 RUBIS" below the center. The hands are simple in shape, dark in tone, and a minute track encircles the dial. The case has a shiny metallic finish, geometric in shape with sharp edges, typical of models produced in the second half of the 20th century. The watch glass is flat, with no apparent dome in the photo. The visible strap is grey, with a velvety appearance, mounted on the watch via straight lugs, with no perforation or buckle visible on this side.

The overall design evokes a retro aesthetic, dominated by the sobriety of the square dial and the legibility of the indices. No additional complications (date or central seconds hand) are visible on the displayed face. The case shows some visible signs of wear on the upper right part, signs of previous use; the metallic surface reflects light but seems to have slight micro-scratches. The strap appears to be in good general condition, with no apparent stains or tears on the visible portion, but the texture suggests a synthetic or textile material, without being able to confirm it.

The inscription "15 RUBIS" indicates a manual winding mechanical movement, with the use of 15 jewels as bearings to reduce wear on the mechanism. The style of the watch, with its square dial and clear numerals, is part of a vintage trend, probably inspired by the 1960s-1970s. No additional logo or signature is visible on the exposed face, other than the Recumex brand.

Condition

Used watch, sold as is. The dial and case show visible signs of wear and micro-scratches, particularly on the upper right part of the case. The strap shows moderate wear consistent with the age of the watch. Item to be restored, not tested for functionality.

Did you know? 15-jewel mechanical watches were particularly common in the second half of the 20th century, as this number of jewels was considered an optimized standard for reliability and friction reduction in traditional watch movements.

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