Vintage Esperanto World Time 17J Manual Wind 43mm French Watch 1970s Jumbo Gmt

A bold 1970s French mechanical watch with unmistakable tool-watch character, this Esperanto combines a large 43mm cushion case, black dial, vivid red hour markers and a distinctive red-and-blue multi-city world-time scale.

The dial is signed ESPERANTO – ANTIMAGNETIC – 17 JEWELS with SHOCKPROOF – FRANCE below, confirming its French identity and 17-jewel mechanical specification. A framed date aperture sits near five o’clock, while the dual-crown layout and concentric timing scales give the watch the purposeful appearance associated with period travel and diving watches.

Esperanto was a French watch name associated with Montres Esperanto / CRC, a manufacturer active during the 1970s and known for mechanical 17-jewel movements. This example captures that era particularly well through its oversized proportions and colourful international-city bezel.

The watch is fitted with a navy-and-red woven strap, which complements the faded blue and red bezel beautifully.

Works well for a vintage timepiece.

Condition shows substantial honest vintage wear: scratches and rubbing are visible across the case, the outer city bezel shows considerable fading and surface loss, and age-related marks are present on the dial, hands and crystal. These imperfections are clearly visible in the photographs and contribute to the watch’s well-used tool-watch appearance.

A highly characterful piece for collectors of French mechanical watches, 1970s jumbo cases, world-time designs and unconventional vintage sports watches.

Please note
Please study all photos carefully – they are of the actual item you will receive and form part of the description. As with any vintage watch, water resistance is not guaranteed and timekeeping accuracy may differ from a modern watch.

Shipping
Ships from Giza, Egypt, carefully packed, with tracking.

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