Vintage Zedon Geneve Calendo Triple Calendar Pointer Date 17J Manual Watch 33mm

About this watch

A vintage Zédon Genève "Calendo" triple calendar. The day and month, in French, are shown through twin apertures beneath 12 o'clock, and the date is read from a numbered outer track by a central pointer hand with a red arrow tip. The dial has aged to a deep, smoky patina and carries gold Arabic numerals and rose-gold toned dauphine hands; it is signed "Zedon Genève – Calendo – 17 Rubis – Shock-Resist – Antimagnetic".

The round gold-plated case measures 33mm across and 10mm thick, with distinctive faceted teardrop lugs and a screw caseback. Inside is a Swiss manual-wind movement with 17 jewels, signed "Zedon-Geneve". It is fitted with a later tan leather strap with contrast stitching, 17mm wide.

Brand heritage

Zédon was one of the smaller Geneva watch brands of the mid twentieth century, selling Swiss-made mechanical watches under its own name. Like most independent houses of the period it built its watches around quality movements supplied by specialist Swiss makers, signed for the brand. The triple calendar, showing day, date and month, was among the most popular complications of the 1940s and 1950s; the classic layout seen here, with twin windows under 12 and a pointer date around the edge of the dial, was offered by many Swiss houses, and "Calendo" was the name Zédon gave to its version.

Why this one is special

• Classic triple-calendar layout with twin day/month windows and pointer date
• Deep, smoky dial patina with gold Arabic numerals
• Faceted teardrop lugs, a sought-after mid-century case detail
• Signed Zedon-Geneve 17-jewel manual-wind movement

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Zédon Genève Calendo
• Era: mid-century, circa 1950s to 1960s
• Movement: Swiss manual wind, 17 jewels, signed Zedon-Geneve
• Complications: triple calendar (day and month in French, pointer date)
• Case: gold plated, round, faceted teardrop lugs, screw caseback, 33 mm, 10 mm thick
• Dial: aged dark patina with gold Arabic numerals and dauphine hands
• Strap: tan leather, 17 mm (not original)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition consistent with age. The dial shows heavy patina with spotting and darkening, and the crystal shows visible scratches. The gold plating on the case shows wear, particularly on the lugs and caseback rim. No service history is available, and the watch is sold as is; timekeeping accuracy and calendar function are not guaranteed. As with any vintage watch, it is not guaranteed water resistant. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

What's included

The watch on its leather strap. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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