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Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s

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Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s

Offered for sale is a rare and exceptionally fine example of a Belair 17-jewel wristwatch from the 1960s, featuring a highly sought-after black 24-hour dial. This striking and uncommon dial configuration makes it a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The watch is in virtually mint condition and in full working order, keeping accurate time. As with all 24-hour dials, it may take a short period of adjustment, but it offers a distinctive and rewarding way to read the time.

A beautiful and rare vintage timepiece in superb condition. Diameter excluding crown 33mm.

Price: £395.00, including UK shipping.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Belair 24 Hour Watch to the 1960s.

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SA1196534
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1561
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Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s
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Offered for sale is a rare and exceptionally fine example of a Belair 17-jewel wristwatch from the 1960s, featuring a highly sought-after black 24-hour dial.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

This striking and uncommon dial configuration makes it a standout piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

fig 1. A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s

The watch is in virtually mint condition and in full working order, keeping accurate time. As with all 24-hour dials, it may take a short period of adjustment, but it offers a distinctive and rewarding way to read the time.

fig 2. A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap.
fig 2. Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s

A beautiful and rare vintage timepiece in superb condition. Diameter excluding crown 33mm.

Price: £395.00, including UK shipping.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
3.3cm (1.30")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Belair 24 Hour Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196534
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1561
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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Archive I A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap.

Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s

Archive II A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View V
Archive VI A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View VI
Archive VII A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View VII
Archive VIII A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View VIII
Archive IX A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View IX
Archive X A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View X
Archive XI A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View XI
Archive XII A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View XII
Archive XIII A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View XIII
Archive XIV A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap. View XIV
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A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap.
Belair 17-Jewel Watch with Rare Black 24-Hour Dial – 1960s
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A 1960s Belair wristwatch featuring a black 24-hour dial with luminous hour markers, arrow hands, and a brown leather strap.
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FAQs

A 24-hour dial displays the entire day in a single revolution of the hour hand, rather than the standard 12-hour cycle. Popularised in the mid-20th century, these timepieces were primarily designed for aviators, military personnel, and submariners who required precise distinction between morning and evening hours in conditions without natural sunlight.

Mid-century mechanical watches typically featured stainless steel or chrome-plated brass cases, acrylic crystals, and metallic dials coated with luminous paints. The movements contained synthetic ruby jewels, usually 17 or more, to reduce friction along critical pivot points within the gear train.

Authentic timepieces from this era generally display specific dial text, such as movement jewel counts, antimagnetic properties, or shock resistance indicators. Examining the internal movement for correct brand stampings, checking for age-appropriate patina on the hands, and verifying acrylic rather than modern sapphire glass crystals help confirm authenticity.

A vintage 24-hour wristwatch serves as a distinctive functional accessory for contemporary attire. Its compact mid-century proportions and classic leather strap allow it to pair seamlessly with smart-casual outfits, tailored jackets, or utility-inspired workwear.

Manual-wind mechanical watches require regular gentle winding, taking care not to over-wind the mainspring once resistance is felt. Keep vintage timepieces away from moisture and strong magnetic fields, and schedule a professional mechanical service every three to five years to clean and lubricate the movement.
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