Vintage Alpha 24-Hour Dial Military Watch 17 Jewels 33mm FHF 28 Swiss Wristwatch

Watch Overview

This is a rare timepiece: a vintage Alpha 24-Hour dial military wristwatch, dated from 1950s. It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original Alpha Watch Co. mechanical movement, caliber FHF 28 featuring 17 jewels and sweep-second hand. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour with an approximate 44-hour power reserve. Swiss made.

It has a black dial with applicated gold-tone Arabic numerals, minute track and complement with gold-tone matching hands. The sweep-second hand with the red tip adds contrast against the 24-hour aged dial.

Cased in a 33mm round case with classic lugs design. It features a polished finish and paired with a black brand-new leather two-piece strap. This timepiece presents well with signs of honest aging. Fully inspected and authenticated. Running and wearable.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Alpha
• Type: Wristwatch
• Year / Era: 1950s - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Black
• Features: Arabic numerals. Central second hand.

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Caliber: FHF 28
• Jewels: 17
• Some Features:
  • Sweep second hand
  • Incabloc
  • Antimagnetic
• Power Reserve: 44-hours
• Frequency: 18,000vph

Case & Band

• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Fixed
• Back: Screw
• Crown: Pull-Push
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Band: Black two-piece strap
• Case Back Markings: Alpha Incabloc Antimagnetic Made and cased in Switzerland Waterproof 57 97 46

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 33
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 35.3
• Case Lug to Lug: 40.8
• Case Thickness: 9.2
• Lug Width: 17
• Band Width: 17

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, some signs of wear consistent with its age and use, a solid case, aged dial and brand-new strap.
• Extras: Fully inspected and authenticated by our in-house watchmaker, confirming that it runs accurately. It is ready to wear and enjoy.

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