Vintage 1950s Avia Swiss 15J Hand Wind Sub Seconds Silver Dial 35mm Dress Watch

About this watch

A classic 1950s gents dress watch with lovely proportions. The silvered dial, signed Avia and 15 JEWELS, carries applied gilt Arabic numerals at 12, 2, 4, 8 and 10, gilt dart markers, slim gilt hands and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The dial has developed a gentle, even patina.

The 35mm round case has elegant flared lugs and a snap-on back stamped FOND ACIER INOXYDABLE (stainless steel back). Inside is a Swiss 15-jewel hand-wound movement. It is fitted with a black leather strap.

Brand heritage

Avia was the main brand of Degoumois & Cie., a watch company founded by Henri-Victor Degoumois in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1887 that later moved to Neuchâtel. Launched in association with the British firm Louis Newmark, Avia covered the whole market, from inexpensive watches to fine lever movements in gold and silver cases, and by the 1950s it was a familiar name in jewellers' windows, especially in Britain.

Why this one is special

• Classic 1950s design with gilt Arabic numerals and sub-seconds
• Swiss 15-jewel hand-wound movement
• Elegant flared lugs
• Very wearable 35mm size

Specifications

• Brand: Avia
• Era: circa 1950s
• Case: 35 mm round (without crown), stainless steel snap-on back
• Movement: Swiss mechanical hand wind, 15 jewels
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6
• Dial: silvered with gilt applied numerals and dart markers
• Strap: black leather two-piece strap with buckle

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with signs of wear to the case and crystal and natural patina and spotting on the dial, as shown in the photos. Not water resistant. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

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

Shipping & Returns

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