Vintage men's 1960's Swiss Rodania 17 jewel wristwatch, running well.

Manufactured in Switzerland in the 1960's, this is a well-preserved 17 jewel men's wristwatch.

It features beautiful, polished all stainless-steel case and back that surrounds a light beige dial which shows some light aging from about 65 years of service.

It has once luminous silver hour and minute hands which are now dimmed, a red center sweep second hand, raised silver Art Deco numbers and baton markers, and black outer chapter.

The Swiss, 17 jewel, incabloc movement sets and winds as it should, is running well and keeping good time.

It is shock resistant and antimagnetic with a screw-down back and has been fitted with a supple new 16 mm, genuine leather stitched leather 2-piece strap which suits it perfectly and will fit up a 7 1/2" wrist.

STOCK CODE: R-6

ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER:

Rodania, a Swiss watch company, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1930 in Berne, Switzerland. The
company has been a pioneer in the watch industry, known for its technical ambition and commitment to quality.

Key milestones include:

1937: Creating the official watch for the Universal Exhibition in Paris.

1947: Introducing one of the first alarm movements in collaboration with AS (Adolf Schild).

1954: Launching the Geometer chronograph, which significantly influenced Swiss watch aesthetics and manufacturing standards.

1960: Introducing the Waterman, one of the first diving watches with an internal rotating bezel.

1963: The Aquaseal 333, recognized for its water resistance in extreme conditions.

1967: Introduction of Hydrolastic technology, featuring a patented automatic movement mounted on a suspension system of three cylinders that absorbs shocks.

2022: Acquisition by Vincent Gaye Company, aiming to revive Rodania's heritage and reestablish its position as a traditional watchmaker.

Rodania's journey reflects a commitment to innovation and craftsmanship, making it a respected name in the world of horology.


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