Vintage 1970s Felca Swiss Manual Wind 17J Grey Dial Date Octagonal 35mm Watch

About this watch

A slim Swiss hand-wound watch with a brushed stainless-steel octagonal case, a gold-tone bezel and crown, and a grey dial with applied gold-tone batons, matching hands and a framed date window at 3 o'clock, signed Felca and 17 Jewels.

The case measures about 35mm and just 7mm thick, with an acrylic crystal and screw-down back, on a black leather strap.

Brand heritage

Felca was founded in 1919 in Grenchen, Switzerland, by watchmaker Fritz Schluep. In the 1950s the company began selling watches in Asia under the name Titoni, which later became the name of the whole company. It is still owned and run by the Schluep family today.

Why this one is special

• Slim 7mm octagonal two-tone case
• Swiss 17-jewel manual wind
• Smart grey dial with gold accents
• From a family-owned Grenchen house

Specifications

• Brand: Felca
• Era: circa 1970s
• Movement: Swiss manual wind, 17 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Case: brushed stainless steel with gold-tone bezel, approx. 35mm excluding crown, approx. 7mm thick, screw back
• Crystal: acrylic
• Strap: black leather, 18mm

Condition

The case shows light surface marks and minor wear to the plating. The dial is clean, and the acrylic crystal is clear with no major scratches. As with any vintage mechanical watch, a service is recommended for precise timekeeping. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch only. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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