Vintage 1970s NINO Swiss Automatic N-205 Grey Dial TV Case Date Steel 37mm Watch

About this watch

A true 1970s design piece: the NINO Swiss Automatic reference N-205, in a bold TV-screen (cushion) stainless steel case with a brushed top and polished bevels. The grey-anthracite sunburst dial carries the NINO star logo, applied silver baton markers with lume inserts, matching baton hands and a white date window at 3 o'clock. The caseback is signed "NINO SWISS", "AUTOMATIC ALL STAINLESS STEEL WATER RESISTANT" and engraved with the reference N-205.

Brand heritage

Montres Nino SA was a Swiss watch company that opened at the end of the 1960s. Nino designed its own cases and dials and fitted movements sourced from established Swiss movement makers, producing the distinctive, boldly shaped automatics typical of 1970s Swiss design.

Why this one is special

• Iconic 1970s TV-screen cushion case, a sought-after vintage shape
• Grey sunburst dial with applied markers and original aged lume
• Swiss automatic with date, signed caseback with reference N-205
• Generous 37mm width, wears larger thanks to the wide case

Specifications

• Brand: NINO (Swiss)
• Reference: N-205 (engraved on caseback)
• Movement: Swiss automatic, date
• Case: stainless steel TV-shaped cushion case, brushed and polished, snap-on caseback
• Case size: 37 mm wide (36.8 mm measured), 42 mm lug to lug
• Dial: grey-anthracite sunburst, applied silver baton markers, date at 3, signed "NINO", "AUTOMATIC", "SWISS MADE"
• Crown: at 3 o'clock
• Strap: black lizard-grain leather with white stitching and steel pin buckle
• Era: 1970s

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with normal signs of age: light scratches on the case, caseback and crystal, aged lume on the markers and hands. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch on a black leather strap. No box or papers.

Shipping & Returns

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