Vintage 1970s Sandoz Automatic 25J Day Date Honey Gradient Cushion 38mm Watch

About this watch

A bold 1970s Swiss automatic from Sandoz. The striking honey-yellow to brown gradient sunburst dial carries applied markers, red accents at the quarters, an orange seconds hand and a day-date window at 3 o'clock, signed "Sandoz Automatic 25 Jewels Swiss Made".

The wide brushed stainless steel cushion case measures approx. 38mm and has a screw-down caseback. Inside is a 25-jewel Swiss automatic movement with day and date. It is fitted to a black leather strap, 18mm.

Brand heritage

The Sandoz name has deep roots in Swiss watchmaking: the Sandoz family is recorded in Le Locle from the 16th century, and Henry Sandoz established himself as a watchmaker in 1895, specialising in thin watches, repeaters and chronographs. The firm began making wristwatches in 1914, moved to Peseux in 1919 and became Henry Sandoz & Fils in 1920. In the 1960s and 1970s Sandoz was widely known for good-value Swiss automatic watches, many of them with 25-jewel movements.

Why this one is special

• Eye-catching honey gradient sunburst dial with red accents
• 25-jewel Swiss automatic with day-date
• Big, wide 1970s cushion case
• Strong period wrist presence

Specifications

• Brand: Sandoz, Swiss made
• Era: 1970s
• Movement: Swiss automatic, 25 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
• Case: stainless steel cushion case, approx. 38 mm, screw-down caseback
• Case thickness: approx. 12 mm
• Dial: honey-yellow gradient sunburst, applied markers
• Strap: black leather, 18 mm

Condition

Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. The dial shows some finish loss near the edge between 9 and 11 o'clock, visible in the photos. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its leather strap. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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