Vintage Candino Galaxy 70s Swiss Mechanical Blue Stone Dial TV Case 28mm Watch

About this watch

A genuine 1970s Candino from the height of the space-age design era. The faceted, cushion-shaped "TV" steel case frames a silver-grey dial signed with the Candino logo and name, with a recessed dark blue sparkle centre carrying the script "Galaxy" signature, applied stone-set and gilt markers, gilt baton hands and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. Worn on a black leather strap with gold-tone buckle and supplied in a Candino Swiss Watch presentation box.

Brand heritage

Candino is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1947 and registered under the Candino name in 1953. In the 1960s and 1970s it produced affordable Swiss-made mechanical watches with bold, fashionable designs, including the angular "TV" and space-age cases that collectors look for today.

Why this one is special

• Distinctive 1970s space-age TV-shaped faceted case
• Two-level dial: silver-grey frame with recessed dark blue sparkle centre and stone-set markers
• Original Candino-signed dial, caseback and box
• Practical date window at 3 o'clock

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Candino Galaxy
• Case number: 6918 (engraved on caseback)
• Case size: 28 mm
• Movement: Swiss mechanical, date
• Case: stainless steel, faceted TV/cushion shape, press-fit caseback signed "Candino Switzerland, Water Resistant, Stainless Steel, Swiss Made"
• Dial: silver-grey with dark blue centre, stone-set and gilt markers, gilt hands, date at 3, signed "Candino" and "Galaxy", "T Swiss Made T"
• Strap: black leather with gold-tone buckle
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible signs of wear: scratches on the case, top facet and caseback, light ageing on the dial and handset, and normal wear on the strap. The box shows age marks. 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 and a Candino box. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H847