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Up for sale is a distinctive piece of mid-century Swiss watchmaking: a vintage Candino asymmetric dress watch dating to the early-to-mid 1960s. Featuring an elegant asymmetric gold-plated case, this uncommon design perfectly captures the Atomic Age styling that defined the era.
The watch features a beautifully aged vertically brushed champagne dial with engraved arrowhead cardinal hour markers and an engraved radial starburst pattern emanating from the center of the dial, giving it a striking geometric appearance unlike most traditional dress watches of the period. Its slim 9mm profile allows it to wear exceptionally well on the wrist while maintaining the refined proportions expected of a classic mid-century dress watch.
Powering the watch is the dependable Swiss-made ETA 2390 manual-wind movement with 17 jewels and Incabloc shock protection, a well-respected caliber known for its reliability and ease of service.
Condition:
This vintage watch is currently running and winds smoothly. The original gold dial has some light marks / wear. The gold-plated asymmetric case shows honest wear and plating loss consistent with decades of use. The acrylic crystal displays light surface marks typical of age but remains clear and presents well on the wrist. The watch is paired with a British racing green leather rally strap that complements the warm tones of the dial beautifully.
Service history is unknown. Accuracy, running longevity, and water resistance cannot be guaranteed. A professional service is recommended for regular daily wear. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
Specifications:
- Brand: Candino
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Approximate Production Era: Circa 1963–1965
- Movement Type: Mechanical (Manual Winding)
- Caliber: ETA 2390
- Jewels: 17
- Shock Protection: Incabloc
- Case Diameter: Approximately33mm (excluding crown)
- Case Thickness: 9mm
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Case Material: Gold-Plated
- Case Back: Stainless Steel Snap Back
- Crystal Material: Acrylic
- Dial: Vertically brushed champagne dial with engraved arrowhead cardinal markers and engraved radial starburst motif
- Hands: Dauphine hands with center seconds
- Strap: Dark green perforated leather rally strap
Important Information:
As mentioned above, this is a vintage timepiece with an unknown service history. Accuracy, running longevity, and water resistance cannot be guaranteed. While it is currently running well, a professional service is recommended for daily wear.
Please feel free to ask any questions, and thanks for looking!
