Vintage 70s Jovial Renaissance Swiss Manual 17J Date Gold Plated 37mm Watch Box

About this watch

A confident 1970s design from Jovial. The oval silver-champagne dial is signed with the winged Jovial "J" logo, "Renaissance", "17 Jewels" and "Swiss Made", with applied pyramid markers, gold-tone baton hands and a date window at about 5 o'clock.

The broad gold-plated case measures about 37mm and has a steel screw-down back marked "Steel Back Swiss Made Waterproof Shockprotected", number 56.1623. It is fitted on a brown croco-pattern leather strap and comes with a Jovial box.

Brand heritage

Jovial was formed in 1929 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and later moved its headquarters to Bienne. From the beginning it specialised in the Middle Eastern market, where it became one of the leading mid-range Swiss brands.

Why this one is special

• Signed Renaissance dial with pyramid markers
• Bold 1970s gold-plated case
• Swiss 17-jewel manual-wind movement
• Comes with a Jovial box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Jovial Renaissance
• Era: 1970s
• Case size: 37 mm, gold plated, approx. 10 mm thick
• Caseback: steel, screw-down, No. 56.1623
• Movement: Swiss mechanical, manual wind, 17 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, centre seconds, date
• Dial: oval, silver-champagne
• Strap: brown croco-pattern leather, 19 mm

Condition

Pre-owned, in good vintage condition. The gold plating shows wear on the bezel and case edges. As with any vintage mechanical watch, servicing is recommended for optimal performance. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible, water resistance is not guaranteed and timekeeping may differ from a modern watch. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and a Jovial box.

Shipping & Returns

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