Vintage 1960s Barlux Super 21J Incabloc Hand Wind 37mm Silver Dial Date Watch

About this watch

The silver sunburst dial is signed "BARLUX" beneath a Nefertiti-head logo, with "Super", "Incabloc 21 Jewels" and "Swiss Made", faceted applied markers, baton hands and a date window at 3 o'clock, framed by a fluted coin-edge bezel.

The stainless-steel case measures approximately 37mm and 10mm thick, with a screw-down caseback. Inside is a 21-jewel hand-wound movement with Incabloc shock protection and date, shown in the listing photos. It comes on a black leather strap.

Brand heritage

Barlux was one of the many small independent Swiss watch brands of the post-war decades. Labels like this did not make their own movements; they bought proven calibres from the specialist Swiss movement makers, cased them under their own name and sold them mainly through export distributors. Few company records survive, and many such brands disappeared during the quartz crisis of the 1970s, which is why signed examples in working order are an interesting find for collectors today. Its Nefertiti-head logo reflects the brand's sales in the Middle East.

Why this one is special

• Nefertiti-head logo, a lovely period detail
• Fluted coin-edge bezel
• 21-jewel Incabloc manual-wind movement
• Generous 37mm size for a 1960s watch

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Barlux Super
• Era: 1960s
• Case: stainless steel with fluted bezel, approx. 37 mm, approx. 10 mm thick, screw-down back
• Movement: Swiss mechanical hand wind, 21 jewels, Incabloc, with date
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
• Dial: silver sunburst with applied markers
• Strap: black leather, 20 mm

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch only. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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