Vintage TOURIST mechanical watch movement, gold dial, 60s retro

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot offers a mechanical watch movement from the brand TOURIST, whose dial is enhanced by a golden finish with a striped effect. The visible face features a clean design, typical of the 60s, with large applied raised hour markers and matching hands. The dial displays "TOURIST" at the top and "17 RUBIS" at the bottom, characteristic of quality mechanical watches from that period.

The round dial boasts a golden background with vertical lines, offering an elegant and vintage look. The baton hour markers are well-proportioned and contrast with the background texture. The fluted crown, positioned on the right, is also visible and recalls classic wristwatches of the era. The center of the dial shows the hands' axis, with a second hand absent from this visual.

The movement, visible on the edge, reveals a traditional mechanical construction with stacked components. No case is present in the photo, which allows for a full appreciation of the dial. The ensemble benefits from natural light that accentuates the golden patina and highlights the dial's texture.

The typography of the inscriptions and the general style are characteristic of Swiss or European watchmaking productions from the 60s and 70s. This type of movement was commonly used for elegant wristwatches, combining robustness and refined aesthetics.

This movement is an ideal base for the restoration or repair of a vintage TOURIST watch, or for a creative watchmaking project. It also constitutes a beautiful example of a retro dial for enthusiasts of mid-20th century watch design.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The dial shows a visible patina, some signs of wear, and superficial marks, consistent with its age. The inscriptions remain clearly legible. No functional testing has been performed on the visible movement.

Did you know? The TOURIST brand, founded in Switzerland, produced renowned mechanical watches in the 50s to 70s, notably for the robustness of their 17-jewel movements. This number of jewels, used as bearings to limit wear, was a standard of quality for mechanical watches of that era.

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