Buren Grand Prix Super Slender Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1964
This gentleman's self-winding wristwatch was manufactured by Buren in 1964. The timepiece features a stainless steel case and is identified as the 'Grand Prix Super Slender' model.
It is powered by a self-winding movement that utilizes a mini-rotor, a technological development by Buren in 1954 intended to facilitate thinner case profiles. The watch is marked with the serial number 774501 on its back, and the dial bears the inscriptions 'Buren Grand Prix', 'Super Slender Automatic', and 'Swiss Made'. The physical configuration includes a white dial accented with raised pointers for the numerals and a minute ring consisting of silver dots.
Time is displayed via silver hour and minute hands accompanied by a central sweep seconds hand. The object is currently held in the collection of Museums Victoria under the registration number ST 25567 and is measured at approximately 3.5 cm in outside diameter.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Diameter
- 3.5 cm
- Manufacturer
- Buren
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Serial Number
- 774501
- Mechanism Type
- Self-winding with mini-rotor
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial Inscriptions
- Buren Grand Prix, Super Slender Automatic, Swiss Made
- Maker / attribution
- Buren
- Registration Number
- ST 25567
Design
- Design and Dial
- The watch features a white dial characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing raised pointers for the hour markers rather than numerals. Surrounding the periphery of the dial is a minute track composed of silver dots, which provides a clear interface for timekeeping. The indication of time is achieved through a set of silver hands for the hours and minutes, supplemented by a central sweep seconds hand. The case is constructed from stainless steel, contributing to the 'Super Slender' profile achieved by the internal mini-rotor mechanism. This configuration minimizes the overall thickness of the timepiece, focusing on the design intent of creating a slim automatic wristwatch.
- Visible features
- • White dial with raised numeral pointers • Minute ring composed of small silver dots • Centre sweep seconds hand • Dark leather-style strap attached
- Identification and Markings
- The watch is identified by the serial number 774501, which is found on the back of the case. The dial and the case back both carry the brand identifier 'Buren Grand Prix' and the model designation 'Super Slender Automatic'. Additionally, the dial confirms the origin of the watch with the inscription 'Swiss Made'. The object is catalogued by Museums Victoria under the registration number ST 25567. The physical dimensions of the case are recorded as 3.5 cm in outside diameter, with a total length including the wrist band of approximately 200 mm, based on exhibition management measurements.
- Movement and Technical Construction
- The movement is a self-winding mechanism, a category for which Buren is noted for having introduced the mini-rotor in 1954. This specific design innovation allowed manufacturers to significantly reduce the thickness of the automatic watch case compared to traditional central-rotor movements. The internal spring mechanism enables the self-winding function, which operates through the motion of the wearer.
Identification
- Reference
- Grand Prix Super Slender
- Serial number
- 774501
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source attributes the watch to 1964, but does not provide documentary evidence for this specific date of manufacture.
- Research required: Technical internal condition is not stated.