Vintage 1960s Bonora De Luxe Ancre 17J Manual Wind Sub Seconds 33mm Mens Watch

About this watch

The cream dial is signed "BONORA De Luxe, Ancre 17 Rubis" and "Antimagnetic", with stylised black Arabic numerals at the even hours, long baton markers, small red and green accent dots on the outer track, slim gold-tone hands and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock.

The round stainless-steel case measures approximately 33mm excluding crown and 12mm thick, with a screw-down back marked "Antimagnetic, Stainless Steel Back, Waterprotected". It houses a 17-jewel lever (ancre) manual-wind movement and is fitted with a black leather strap.

Brand heritage

Bonora is a little-documented brand. The French "Ancre 17 Rubis" wording on the dial reflects the French-speaking watch industry of the Franco-Swiss Jura, centred on Besançon and the neighbouring Swiss watchmaking towns, where many small houses made charming everyday mechanical watches in the 1950s and 1960s.

Why this one is special

• Charming dial with coloured accent dots
• Small seconds layout, classic of the period
• 17-jewel manual-wind lever movement
• Everyday 33mm size

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Bonora De Luxe
• Era: 1960s
• Case: stainless steel, approx. 33 mm excluding crown, approx. 12 mm thick, screw-down back
• Movement: mechanical manual wind, 17 jewels, antimagnetic
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
• Dial: cream with Arabic numerals
• Strap: black leather, 18 mm

Condition

Pre-owned in good vintage condition with light signs of wear. As with any vintage mechanical watch, servicing is recommended for optimal performance. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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