Vintage Sandoz Automatic 25J Blue Dial 24 Hour Date Cushion Steel 37mm 70s Watch

About this watch

A 1970s Swiss-made Sandoz self-winding watch with a striking royal blue dial. The dial carries applied silver baton markers with black inlay, a cream minute track with lume dots, and a black inner flange printed with 13 to 24 hour numerals for a sporty, world-time look. Silver baton hands, a framed date window at 3 o'clock, and "SANDOZ / AUTOMATIC 25 JEWELS / SWISS MADE" signatures complete it. The polished stainless steel cushion (TV-style) case has wide flat flanks with notched lugs, measures about 37 mm across excluding the crown and 39.8 mm lug to lug (caliper measured), and is fitted on a navy blue leather strap.

Brand heritage

Sandoz is a Swiss watch brand from the Jura watchmaking region. Through the 1960s and 1970s it produced robust, well-finished Swiss automatic watches with jewelled movements and bold period designs, sold widely in Europe and the Middle East. Vintage Sandoz automatics are appreciated today for their Swiss build quality and distinctive 1970s styling.

Why this one is special

• Vivid royal blue dial with 24-hour inner ring, a sporty 1970s design
• Swiss automatic movement with 25 jewels and date
• Bold polished steel cushion case, 37 mm, very wearable today
• Presented in a jeweller's presentation box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Sandoz Automatic
• Movement: Swiss automatic, 25 jewels, date (not opened)
• Case: stainless steel cushion case, approx. 37 mm excluding crown, 39.8 mm lug to lug (caliper measured)
• Caseback: signed Sandoz, Automatic, Antimagnetic
• Dial: royal blue, applied silver baton markers, cream minute track, black 24-hour inner ring, date at 3
• Strap: navy blue leather (Hirsch), pin buckle
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition. The applied markers and hands show tarnish and dark oxidation spots, the lume dots have aged to a brownish tone, and the dial has a few small spots and slightly uneven tone. The caseback has worn print and light marks, and the polished case shows light scratches from use. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on a navy leather strap, and a navy jeweller's presentation box (Al-Moalim Jewellers, not a Sandoz box). No papers.

Shipping & Returns

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

Ref: AH22