Vintage Ardath Swiss 21 Jewels Manual Wind Mens Watch Black Star Dial Date 32mm

Vintage Ardath – Swiss Manual Wind 21 Jewels – Black Dial with Star and Dot Pattern – Date – 32mm – 1960s

A vintage Ardath dress watch from the 1960s with a characterful black dial: a finely engraved concentric centre, a pattern of small gold-tone dots with a tiny star beneath the pinion, and applied gold-tone dagger-style hour markers mixed with Arabic 12, 9 and 6. Gold-tone arrow hands and a date window at 3 complete the design. The base metal case measures approximately 32mm, with a stainless steel back marked "Stainless Steel Back", "Base Metal Case" and "Dustproof". Inside is a manual-wind movement signed "Ardath 21 Jewels Swiss Made". It is fitted with a later black woven fabric strap.

Brand heritage

Ardath was founded in Geneva by Edmond Dreyfuss and became known for affordable Swiss mechanical watches with a strong sense of style. The brand produced many of its most distinctive designs between the late 1950s and the early 1970s, and was sold widely in Europe and the Middle East.

Model history

Decorated dials such as this one, combining engraved centres, applied dagger markers and printed dot or star motifs, are typical of Ardath's output in the 1960s. They gave a simple hand-wound watch with date an individual look, and are the reason the brand is sought out by collectors of mid-century design today.

Specifications

• Brand: Ardath
• Period: 1960s
• Movement: Swiss manual wind, 21 jewels, signed Ardath
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date at 3
• Case: Base metal with stainless steel screw back
• Case size: Approx. 32mm
• Dial: Black with gold-tone dagger markers, dot pattern and star
• Strap: Black woven fabric (not original)

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The dial shows patina, light spotting and some marks. The case shows plating wear, especially around the bezel edge, and the caseback has scratches from use. Please view all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Please note

Please study all photos carefully. They show the actual watch you will receive and form part of the description. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible, is not guaranteed water resistant, and its timekeeping may differ from a modern watch.

Shipping

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

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