Vintage Prisma Mechanical Watch 17 Jewels Silver Dial – parts, art deco

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Description

Antique mechanical watch from the brand Prisma, visible on the dial. This model is distinguished by its rectangular case with rounded corners, typical of art deco style watches. The dial features a silver finish with an embossed guilloché pattern, alternating smooth and striped areas, and displays large embossed gold numerals for each hour. The inscriptions "PRISMA" and "17 RUBIS" are clearly legible in the center and at the bottom of the dial.

The watch is equipped with a decorated winding crown, positioned on the right, and a central gold hand. The entire case shows visible wear, with traces of oxidation and missing parts around the edge, confirming an advanced state of use. The lower part of the dial reveals an apparent mechanism, indicating that the watch is incomplete or disassembled.

The general style, the geometric aspect of the dial, and the typography of the numerals evoke a 1930s to 1950s design, a period when the Prisma brand produced 17-jewel mechanical watches, renowned for their robustness. The silver finish of the dial and the gold details reinforce the decorative character of this model.

The watch is presented in a carved wooden box, of which only the inner rim and part of the decoration are visible in the photo. No strap is present or visible in the image, so the item is offered as is, primarily for parts or restoration.

This Prisma model, with its 17-jewel mechanical movement (inscription visible), remains prized for component recovery or as a base for restoration in vintage watchmaking.

Condition

Used item, sold as is for parts or restoration. Numerous traces of wear, visible oxidation, incomplete case, absence of strap. Only the parts visible in the photo are described.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.

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