Vintage 1970s Wilman Antimagnetic Manual Transparent Acrylic Red Dial 42mm Watch

About this watch

A fun piece of 1970s pop design. The dial fades from deep red-burgundy to a pale pink centre, with oversized white "screw-head" markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9, white hands and "Wilman Antimagnetic". The whole case is clear acrylic, so the movement is on view from the back and sides.

The round 42mm transparent case sits on a matching translucent honey-coloured strap. Inside is a Swiss manual-wind pin-lever movement by Constructa Watch Ltd, marked "Swiss Made, One Jewel, Unadjusted".

Brand heritage

Wilman is one of the many small Swiss labels of the 1970s whose company history is not well documented. In that decade Swiss makers used inexpensive pin-lever movements, like the Constructa calibre in this watch, to create playful fashion watches in new materials such as transparent acrylic, a style that later inspired the transparent fashion watches of the 1980s.

Why this one is special

• Fully transparent acrylic case showing the movement
• Bold red gradient dial with screw-head markers
• Swiss manual-wind movement
• Unusual, conversation-starting 1970s design

Specifications

• Brand: Wilman
• Era: 1970s
• Case size: 42 mm, transparent acrylic
• Movement: Swiss manual wind, pin lever, 1 jewel (Constructa Watch Ltd)
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
• Dial: red-to-pink gradient with white screw-head markers
• Strap: translucent honey-coloured plastic

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition. The acrylic case shows light surface marks and the movement shows some age discolouration, as seen in the photos. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its strap. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.