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1940s ‘Nos’ Vidar Lever Wrist Watch
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1940s ‘Nos’ Vidar Lever Wrist Watch

1920 - 1940
Sold 13 March 2026 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Description

1940s ‘NOS’ Vidar Lever wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel (2 adjustments) hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 23.5mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 31mm high excluding the lugs. The case is chromium plated while the case back is stainless steel, and it is all in beautiful condition, as is the lens.

The dial is signed Vidar Lever and it is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track.

Vidar was a brand name registered by L Tièche-Gammeter in 1909. In 1916, the brand was purchased by Meyer & Stüdeli (MST) the company that later became known as Roamer.

The watch has its original leather strap, together with original price label.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Dress Watch to the 1940s.

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SA1200924
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Description
1940s ‘NOS’ Vidar Lever wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 15-jewel (2 adjustments) hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

The watch measures 23.5mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 31mm high excluding the lugs.

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The case is chromium plated while the case back is stainless steel, and it is all in beautiful condition, as is the lens.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A vintage rectangular wristwatch with a cream dial, black numerals, and a black leather strap.
fig 1. 1940s ‘Nos’ Vidar Lever Wrist Watch

The dial is signed Vidar Lever and it is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute track.

Vidar was a brand name registered by L Tièche-Gammeter in 1909. In 1916, the brand was purchased by Meyer & Stüdeli (MST) the company that later became known as Roamer.

The watch has its original leather strap, together with original price label.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Dress Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200924
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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A vintage rectangular wristwatch with a cream dial, black numerals, and a black leather strap.
1940s ‘NOS’ Vidar Lever wrist watch
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A vintage rectangular wristwatch with a cream dial, black numerals, and a black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsRectangular case, Sub-seconds dial, Arabic numerals, Leather strap

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Wristwatches from the 1940s frequently feature geometric case shapes such as rectangular or square designs, clean enamel dials, and distinct Arabic or Roman numerals, reflecting the transition from art deco to utilitarian mid-century aesthetics.

Timepieces of this period typically utilized chrome-plated or stainless steel cases, acrylic crystals, mechanical hand-wound movements with jewelled lever escapements, and genuine leather straps.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the inner case back and movement for makers marks, serial numbers, swiss made signatures, and verifying that the mechanical movement matches the production era.

A classic timepiece pairs effectively with tailored tailoring or smart-casual attire, adding a touch of understated sophistication and historical character to everyday wear.

Preservation involves avoiding moisture and magnetic fields, keeping the mechanical movement serviced regularly by a professional horologist, and storing the piece in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
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