Vintage Ludico mechanical watch 17 jewels Incabloc worn gold dial

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Description

This antique mechanical watch by Ludico features a round dial with a gold finish, visibly patinated by time. The dial displays "LUDICO" and "17 JEWELS INCABLOC" in capital letters, typical of quality watches equipped with an anti-shock system. The applied indices are rectangular, also gold-colored, and easily legible against the light background. The stick hands are gold-colored, matching the indices, and the central seconds hand is absent from this visible movement.

The fluted crown, positioned at 3 o'clock, is also gold-colored and shows wear consistent with the age of the piece. The dial surface shows several traces of oxidation, scratches, and chips, signs of extensive use. No strap is visible in this photo, as the movement is shown alone, revealing the case band without its attachments.

The overall style suggests production from the 1960s to 1970s, with a sober and functional aesthetic typical of this period. The mention "Incabloc" attests to the presence of an anti-shock mechanism, a technology widespread in Swiss or European mechanical watches of the mid-20th century. The gold finishes, even if dulled by wear, indicate an initial concern for refinement.

The whole is photographed resting on an antique piece of furniture with molded decoration, which highlights the watch's patina and reinforces its retro character. No other technical or decorative details are visible on the front face of the movement.

Condition

Used watch, sold as-is. The dial shows significant wear, visible across the entire surface: scratches, traces of oxidation, chips. The hands and indices remain legible. No information on actual functioning is available from the photo.

Did you know? The Incabloc system, mentioned on this watch, was invented in Switzerland in 1934 to protect mechanical movements from shocks. It became a standard on many quality European watches in the 20th century and remains a valued criterion among vintage watch enthusiasts.

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