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The approximately34mmgold-tone case is powered by a reliable Swiss manual-wind movement signed:
- Seventeen (17) Jewels
- Unadjusted
- France
- Incabloc Shock Protection
The movement is also stamped\"Roskopf and Sluck Inc.\", indicating the ebauche supplier rather than the retail brand. Andes marketed attractive, affordable Swiss watches during the mid-20th century, and colorful dials such as this have become increasingly desirable among collectors seeking something beyond traditional silver or black dial designs.
The watch is fitted with a periodSpeidel USA expansion bracelet, making it an appealing and wearable vintage package. The vivid dial, faceted bezel, and classic mid-century styling give this watch exceptional display appeal.
- Andes Swiss wristwatch
- Swiss manual-wind movement
- 17 jewels
- Incabloc shock protection
- Roskopf and Sluck Inc. movement
- Unadjusted
- Approximately 34mm case (excluding crown)
- Brilliant red metallic sunburst dial
- White Arabic numerals
- White baton hands
- Gold-tone case
- Stainless steel back
- Acrylic crystal
- Vintage Speidel USA expansion bracelet
- Running at the time of listing
Colorful dial Swiss watches from the 1960s and early 1970s have become increasingly collectible, particularly examples featuring uncommon factory red or burgundy sunburst finishes. Combined with a dependable 17-jewel Incabloc movement and its original vintage Speidel bracelet, this Andes offers excellent value for collectors looking for an unusual Swiss manual-wind dress watch.
This is a vintage mechanical wristwatch. Cosmetic wear, scratches, plating wear, crystal marks, and dial aging are consistent with decades of use. Mechanical watches may require routine servicing depending on intended use. No guarantee of water resistance is expressed or implied.
Every piece is subject to final performance testing prior to shipping, and only running examples will be shipped unless otherwise noted in the listing. Because this is a vintage mechanical watch, no guarantee is made regarding long-term accuracy or precise timekeeping unless a recent service history is explicitly stated.