Vintage Titus Solvil et Titus Red Stripe Tank Watch 17 Jewels Manual Wind 1970s

About this watch

Bold, graphic and pure 1970s: the dial is split into a vivid red centre stripe framed by fine gold lines and crisp cream-white side panels, signed with the Titus laurel-wreath emblem, "TITUS", "17 JEWELS" and "GERMAN MVT". Two slim gold-tone hands, no markers, nothing to distract from the design. The elongated, faceted gold-plated tank case has clipped corners and a gold crown set with a blue cabochon. The stainless steel caseback is signed Solvil et Titus Genève and still carries remnants of its factory protective film. Fitted with a dark green crocodile-embossed Hirsch Duke leather strap (14 mm) with a gold-tone buckle.

Brand heritage

Solvil et Titus traces its origins to Paul Ditisheim, the celebrated watchmaker from La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and gives 1887 as its founding year. Through the 20th century Titus became known for stylish, well-priced dress watches sold across Europe, the Middle East and Asia; the brand is today part of Hong Kong's Stelux group.

Why this one is special

• Striking red and white "racing stripe" dial, very rarely seen
• Faceted gold-plated tank case with blue cabochon crown
• Mechanical 17-jewel hand-wound movement signed Solvil et Titus, marked "German" and "Unadjusted"
• Factory protective film remnants still on the caseback
• Compact unisex size, 22.7 x 30.5 mm

Specifications

• Brand: Titus (Solvil et Titus, Genève)
• Model: Red Stripe Tank
• Movement: mechanical, manual wind, 17 jewels, signed Solvil et Titus, marked "German" and "Unadjusted" (dial signed "German MVT")
• Case: gold-plated, faceted elongated octagonal tank shape, stainless steel caseback
• Case size: 22.7 mm wide (excl. crown) x 30.5 mm long (measured)
• Dial: red centre stripe with cream-white side panels, gold hands, no indices
• Crown: gold-tone with blue cabochon
• Strap: dark green crocodile-embossed Hirsch Duke leather, 14 mm, gold-tone buckle
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage watch in excellent condition. Dial is clean and bright, case shows only light marks consistent with age, caseback still carries factory protective film remnants. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on its Hirsch leather strap. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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