Vintage SEMCA 17 Jewels Watch Tank Case & Fancy Lugs Swiss Made Wristwatch

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Semca mechanical wristwatch from the 1950s. It is a manual-wind watch powered by the original Semca mechanical movement with 17 jewels and a small-second hand. Swiss made.

The white dial showing some age and patina features applicated Arabic numerals, black minute track and a sub-second hand at 6 o'clock position.

Cased in a 26.3mm square case, gold-tone 10K Rolled gold plated and stainless-steel back with fancy lugs design. It features a polished finish and paired with a brand-new dark brown leather two-piece strap. This Semca wristwatch presents well with signs of honest aging. Fully inspected and authenticated. Running and wearable.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Semca
• Type: Wristwatch
• Year / Era: 1950s - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: White
• Features: Arabic numerals. Minute track. Small-second

Movement

• Type: Manual-winding
• Jewels: 17
• Some Features:
  • Sub-second hand

Case & Band

• Material: 10K R.G.P. and Stainless steel back
• Case Shape: Square
• Bezel: Smooth. Fixed
• Back: Snap
• Crown: Pull-Push
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Band: Dark brown leather two-piece strap
• Water Resistance: -
• Case Back Markings: 10K R.G.P. Stainless Steel Back

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 26.3
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 27.8
• Case Lug to Lug: 40.2
• Case Thickness: 10
• Lug Width: 16
• Band Width: 16

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, 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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