Helbros Tank Watch Caliber 22
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
This vintage Helbros manual-wind wristwatch features a rectangular gold-tone tank-style case measuring 22.3 by 23.3 mm, fitted with a base metal bezel and a stainless steel case back.
A fluted winding crown set with a blue cabochon is positioned at three o'clock. The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an interior rectangular railroad minute track, and two black central hands without a seconds hand. The source reports that the watch is powered by a Swiss-made, 17-jewel Helbros caliber 22 movement and dates from the 1950s.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tank watch
- Caliber
- Helbros 22
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 22.3 x 23.3 mm
- Case Back Markings
- HELBROS 69 Swiss Base Metal Bezel Stainless Steel Back
- Maker / attribution
- Helbros Watch Co.
- Reported Production Era
- 1950s
Design
- Mechanism
- The watch is reported to be powered by a Swiss-made, 17-jewel Helbros caliber 22 movement. The watch is described as a manual-wind timepiece. The seller dates the piece to the 1950s. Technical specifications regarding the internal movement are as reported by the source.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a white dial displaying black Roman numeral hour markers and an interior rectangular railroad minute track. The display utilizes two central black hands for timekeeping, with no seconds hand present. The dial is signed with the Helbros brand name at the top and the text '17 jewels' at the bottom.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular gold-tone tank case with vertical brancards. • White dial with black Roman numerals and an inner rectangular railroad minute track. • Central black hour and minute hands without a seconds hand. • Winding crown tipped with a blue cabochon accent. • Attached brown textured leather strap.
- Case Construction
- The timepiece features a rectangular gold-tone tank-style case measuring 22.3 by 23.3 mm. The construction consists of a base metal bezel paired with a stainless steel case back. The case back is stamped with the markings 'HELBROS 69 Swiss Base Metal Bezel Stainless Steel Back.' A fluted winding crown featuring a blue cabochon accent is located at the three o'clock position.
Identification
- SKU
- WA-4345
- 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 internal movement and case back markings are not visible in the provided photograph; movement caliber 22 and jewel count are source-reported.
- Research required: The 1950s production era is attributed by the seller without reference to archival serial records.