Estate Bucherer 21-Jewel Automatic Swiss Dress Watch, Gold-Tone, Circa 1960s

DESCRIPTION

This circa 1960s vintage Bucherer dress watch features a warm rose-gold-tone dial, gold-tone case, applied hour markers, and Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9. Its classic round profile reflects refined mid-century Swiss watch design.

The watch is powered by a signed Bucherer Watch Co. 21-jewel Swiss automatic movement. An aftermarket black leather strap completes the traditional dress-watch presentation.

KEY DETAILS

• Maker: Bucherer
• Era: Circa 1960s
• Style: Mid-century dress watch
• Case: Gold-tone round case
• Dial: Rose-gold-tone
• Numerals: Applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9
• Hour markers: Applied gold-tone markers
• Hands: Gold-tone hour, minute, and center-seconds hands
• Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical
• Jewels: 21
• Shock protection: Incabloc
• Movement signature: Bucherer Watch Co.
• Movement marking: B 1960
• Band: Aftermarket black genuine leather strap
• Buckle: Gold-tone buckle

MEASUREMENTS

• Case height: Approximately 41mm
• Case thickness: Approximately 10mm
• Band width: 18mm

CONDITION

• Vintage pre-owned condition with wear consistent with age and previous use
• Gold-tone case shows surface scratches, scuffs, and finish wear
• Dial has age-related marks and light spotting
• Crystal shows surface wear
• Aftermarket leather strap shows light wear
• Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description

IMPORTANT NOTES

• The black leather band is an aftermarket replacement and is not original to the watch
• Circa 1960s dating is an estimate based on the watch’s design and movement
• The “B 1960” inscription is recorded as a movement marking and is not presented as a confirmed production year
• The case is gold-tone and is not being represented as solid gold