Vintage Ancre 17 jewels Incabloc mechanical watch movement for parts

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Description

This mechanical watch movement from the Ancre brand features a rectangular dial with rounded corners and a silver-brushed finish. The front face exhibits a minimalist aesthetic, marked by twelve black baton indexes and an absence of numerals, typical of a sober 1960s-70s design. The inscription “ANCRE” is visible below the logo, accompanied by the mention “17 JEWELS INCABLOC” at the bottom of the dial, indicating a 17-jewel mechanism and an Incabloc shock protection system, characteristics appreciated by traditional watchmakers.

The winding crown, located on the right, is clearly visible and features a knurled finish. The hands (hour and minute) are black, straight, and in apparent good condition. The dial shows signs of wear: scratches, oxidation marks, and some visible stains, which confirm its age and previous use.

This movement is presented without a complete casing, which means it is primarily intended for parts recovery or restoration. No crystal is visible, and only the front elements are observable in the photo. The assembly rests on an antique-looking piece of furniture, but only the front face of the movement is described here.

This type of manual mechanical movement with traditional winding is typical of wristwatches from the second half of the 20th century. The mentions “17 JEWELS INCABLOC” are sought after for their robustness and reliability in vintage watchmaking.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear on the dial (scratches, oxidation, stains). Movement not tested, sold for parts or restoration.

Did you know? The Incabloc system, invented in 1934 in Switzerland, equips many quality mechanical movements and protects the balance wheel against shocks, increasing the longevity of traditional watches.

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