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Gents 1960s Rone Wrist Watch
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Gents 1960s Rone Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1960s Rone wrist watch.

The watch has a signed 17-jewel automatic movement, calibre ETA 2451, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 33.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just a short scratch to the back.

The lens looks good to the naked eye, a scratch visible through a magnifying loupe.

The signed dial is in beautiful original condition with original hands and red centre seconds hand.

A later leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes its original Rone presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Rone Automatic Watch to the 1960s.

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Description
Gents 1960s Rone wrist watch.

The watch has a signed 17-jewel automatic movement, calibre ETA 2451, which is working nicely.

The watch measures 33.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just a short scratch to the back.

fig 1. A 1960s mens Rone automatic wristwatch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone casing, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1960s Rone Wrist Watch

The lens looks good to the naked eye, a scratch visible through a magnifying loupe.

The signed dial is in beautiful original condition with original hands and red centre seconds hand.

A later leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes its original Rone presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Rone Automatic Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234738
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1960s mens Rone automatic wristwatch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone casing, and a brown leather strap.

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A 1960s mens Rone automatic wristwatch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone casing, and a brown leather strap.
Gents 1960s Rone wrist watch
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A 1960s mens Rone automatic wristwatch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone casing, and a brown leather strap.
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During the mid-20th century, Swiss watchmakers perfected self-winding movements, allowing watches to run automatically via wearer motion. Brands like Rone produced reliable everyday timepieces using standard Swiss movements, defining the accessible dress watch aesthetic of the 1950s and 1960s.

1960s wristwatches commonly featured gold-plated or stainless steel cases fitted with acrylic crystals over the dial. Straps were typically crafted from genuine leather, and the interior movements utilised synthetic ruby jewels to reduce mechanical friction.

Authentic timepieces usually feature clear dial markings such as Swiss Made or T Swiss Made T at the six oclock position, indicating tritium luminescence. The movement interior should display maker marks, jewel counts, and shock-protection branding like Incabloc.

A vintage dress watch with a leather strap pairs seamlessly with tailored suits or smart-casual outfits like shirts and knitwear. The modest case proportions of 1960s watches offer a subtle, sophisticated aesthetic suitable for formal and daily wear.

Mechanical watches require servicing by a professional horologist every three to five years to clean and lubricate internal components. Keep the watch away from moisture, strong magnetic fields, and extreme temperature changes to maintain operational accuracy.
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