Vintage wristwatch with day-date window
Estimated Value
$10-$75 as-is; potentially higher only if a desirable maker/model is identified and the movement is functional
A round analog wristwatch with a stainless steel bracelet and a day-date aperture at approximately 3 o'clock. The dial appears dark blue or black with simple baton hour markers and slender hands. The watch face is heavily scratched, obscuring any brand name or model details. The case has a classic utilitarian design typical of mid-20th-century everyday wristwatches. The bracelet is a multi-link metal expansion or fold-over style, also showing age and wear. No clear maker's mark is visible from the image.
Era
Mid-Century Modern to Late 20th Century (approximately 1960s-1980s)
Origin
Unknown; likely Japanese or Swiss mass-produced watch
Material
Stainless steel case and bracelet, mineral or acrylic crystal, metal dial components
Condition
Fair to Poor; the crystal/dial is heavily scratched and visibly worn, with significant surface damage and possible moisture or aging discoloration. Bracelet shows wear and minor corrosion/tarnish.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 1.25-1.5 inches in case diameter; bracelet length appears standard wrist size
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the item appears genuine as a vintage watch, but the brand, model, and originality of components cannot be confirmed from the image due to heavy wear and lack of visible markings
Provenance
Likely a personal-use wristwatch from the late 20th century. Exact provenance cannot be determined from the image alone.
Historical Significance
Represents the widespread popularity of practical day-date wristwatches in the mid-to-late 20th century, when stainless steel everyday watches became common consumer accessories. While not especially rare, such watches can be collectible if tied to a known manufacturer or movement.
Restoration Notes
- •No clear evidence of restoration visible
- •Crystal/dial may have been replaced or refinished at some point, but this cannot be confirmed
- •Bracelet shows wear consistent with age and use
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