Vintage 1950s French 15J Manual Wind Watch Teardrop Lugs Cream Dial Gold 34mm

About this watch

Sculpted teardrop lugs curve away from the rounded gold-tone case like small gilded leaves, framing an almost instrument-like dial. The ivory-cream dial has large green Arabic numerals, a fine black minute track, dark-edged hands with pale green inserts and a red centre seconds hand, with "15 Jewels Waterproof", "Antimagnetic" and "Made in France" printed on the dial.

The 34mm case has a stainless-steel back and a large ridged crown. Inside is a hand-wound mechanical movement marked 15 Jewels. The watch is unsigned by brand and fitted with a tan crocodile-pattern leather strap.

Brand heritage

France had a strong watchmaking tradition centred on Besançon and the Franche-Comté region near the Swiss border, which supplied many affordable mechanical watches in the post-war decades. Many were sold unbranded or under shop names, with "Made in France" on the dial.

Its dating to circa 1950s is a stylistic attribution rather than a documented production year.

Why this one is special

• Distinctive teardrop lugs with Art Deco flair
• Colourful cream dial with green numerals and red seconds
• 15-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement
• Uncommon French-made piece

Specifications

• Brand: unsigned (Made in France)
• Era: circa 1950s
• Case size: 34 mm, gold tone, stainless-steel back
• Case thickness: approx. 10 mm
• Movement: manual wind, 15 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, centre seconds
• Dial: cream with green Arabic numerals
• Strap: tan crocodile-pattern leather, 18 mm

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition. The dial shows visible spotting and discolouration, with uneven ageing to the hand inserts. Scratches, rubbing and localized finish wear are present around the case, bezel and lugs; the crystal and caseback also show surface marks. Water resistance is not guaranteed. The strap shows wear at the attachment points. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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