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Gents 1950s Butex Wrist Watch
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for sale €310     $337
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

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Gents 1950s Butex Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1950s Butex wrist watch.

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

The watch measures 28mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition.

The inside of the case back carries a couple of brevet (patent) numbers, 201682 for hermetic case design and 201342 for a waterproof winder. As with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

The curved lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1950s Butex Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09710702
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Swiss patent numbers stamped inside the case back: registered in 1938.
Two-tone dial with subsidiary seconds dial: mid-twentieth-century design.
Manual-wind fifteen-jewel Swiss movement: mechanical standard of the period.
Stainless steel four-screw case back: early hermetic water-resistant construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244386
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Please contact us regarding international shipping.

All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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With regards to appraisals / valuations, we receive a huge number of information requests each day and unfortunately do not have the manpower to deal with them all individually. Our advice would be to contact a local auctioneer for a full appraisal.

Description
Gents 1950s Butex wrist watch.

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

The watch measures 28mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 30mm high excluding the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition.

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The inside of the case back carries a couple of brevet (patent) numbers, 201682 for hermetic case design and 201342 for a waterproof winder.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

As with any vintage watch, it should be kept away from water and moisture.

fig 1. A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1950s Butex Wrist Watch

The curved lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1950s Butex Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09710702
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-90 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Swiss patent numbers stamped inside the case back: registered in 1938.
Two-tone dial with subsidiary seconds dial: mid-twentieth-century design.
Manual-wind fifteen-jewel Swiss movement: mechanical standard of the period.
Stainless steel four-screw case back: early hermetic water-resistant construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244386
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Vintage Wrist Watch Company Profile Page

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A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap.
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Archive I A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap.

Gents 1950s Butex Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap. View V
Archive VI A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap. View VI
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vintagewristwatch
Verified Since Jul 2011
Items For Sale 259
Items Sold 6,716
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap.
Gents 1950s Butex wrist watch
Ref: SA1244386
A 1950s square-cased Butex wrist watch with a two-tone cream dial, gold-tone Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, and a brown leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSquare case, Sub-seconds subdial, Two-tone dial, Arabic numerals

FAQs

Mid-20th-century Swiss wristwatches are recognised for their hand-wound mechanical movements, geometric cases, and functional dial typography. Popular designs from the 1940s and 1950s often featured sub-seconds dials, antimagnetic protection, and multi-tone dials.

Timepieces of this era typically featured stainless steel or chrome-plated metal cases paired with acrylic crystals and leather straps. Internal mechanisms were crafted using brass plates, steel gears, and synthetic jewel bearings.

Authentic pieces generally display Swiss production markings on the dial or movement, natural age-related patination on the face, and period-correct mechanical movement stampings rather than modern quartz components.

A vintage square wristwatch serves as a subtle accessory for formal tailoring or casual menswear. Its classic proportions and muted colour palette complement leather belts and tailored cuffs.

Mechanical timepieces require periodic winding and professional servicing every three to five years to clean and lubricate the movement. Exposure to moisture, strong magnetic fields, and severe impacts should be avoided.
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