Description: This vintage Ilona wristwatch boasts a captivating gilt dial with Arabic numeral indices, set against a striking black background. For those unfamiliar, gilt dials are crafted through a reverse-etching process, allowing the brass dial plate to shine through as the numerals, measurement scales, and markers. This technique creates a truly distinctive look, especially under varying lighting conditions. The radium lume remains intact, further enhancing the watch's vintage charm. Housed in a robust 34mm stainless steel case, this watch was originally designed with water resistance in mind. It features pump pushers and a screw-down 'sei tacche' (six-notch) case back, reflecting the high build quality of this era. However, as with many vintage watches, I do not recommend exposing it to water these days! The watch is powered by a clean-looking Venus 170 movement, with "antimagnétique" tastefully engraved on the bridge. The movement is well-finished and currently in running condition. It keeps time, and the chronograph function is fully operational at the time of sale (see video). Please note, no guarantee is offered on timekeeping due to the unknown service history, but I haven't noticed any issues. Overall, this is a fantastic vintage piece in excellent condition, complemented by a suede leather strap. Feel free to check out my other listings. Thanks for looking!
Price: 1125 USD
Location: Christchurch
End Time: 2024-12-10T22:12:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Display: Analog
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Dial Pattern: Gilt
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
Vintage: Yes
Department: Men
Caseback: Screwback
Lug Width: 18 mm
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Casual, Classic
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Chronograph, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Size: 34 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Venus 170
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
Reference Number: 505772
With Service Records: No
Brand: Ilona
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Brown
Customized: No
Band Material: Suede
Dial Color: Black
Model: Chronograph
Band Width: 18 mm
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Brushed
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
