Lorenz 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
This Lorenz wristwatch features an 18K yellow gold case measuring 23 by 30 mm, described by the auction source as square-shaped and dating to circa 1970. The black dial bears a single diamond-shaped accent at the 12 o'clock position above the Lorenz name and emblem, along with two gold-tone dauphine-style hands and 'SWISS MADE' along the lower edge.
The case features stepped flanks and a fluted winding crown set with a dark cabochon. According to the auction catalog, the watch retains its original gold-plated buckle and is in new old stock condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Jewellery & cocktail watch
- Buckle
- Original gold plated buckle
- Condition
- Very good, New Old Stock
- Dimensions
- 23 x 30 mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Date of Manufacture
- Circa 1970
- Maker / attribution
- Lorenz
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with a single diamond-shaped marker positioned at 12 o'clock. • Gold-tone hour and minute hands above 'LORENZ' text and logo. • Bottom of the dial printed with 'SWISS MADE'. • Yellow gold rectangular case with stepped longitudinal sides and integrated lugs. • Fluted crown set with a pointed dark cabochon. • Attached to a black textured leather strap.
- Dial Composition and Markings
- Visual observations record a "Black dial with a single diamond-shaped marker positioned at 12 o'clock." The time display consists of "Gold-tone hour and minute hands above 'LORENZ' text and logo." At the lower perimeter of the dial, visual records note that the "Bottom of the dial printed with 'SWISS MADE'."
- Case Form and External Features
- The catalog entry describes the watch as a "Fine, square shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with original gold plated buckle" with dimensions listed as "DIM: 23 x 30 mm". Direct observation of the lot image shows a "Yellow gold rectangular case with stepped longitudinal sides and integrated lugs." The watch features a "Fluted crown set with a pointed dark cabochon." and is fitted with an "Attached to a black textured leather strap." The buckle noted in the description is not visible in the provided image.
- Cataloguing Context and Evidence Limitations
- The auction catalog reports the dating as "Made circa 1970" and states the condition as "In very good condition, New Old Stock". These condition and dating claims represent auction house statements rather than verified independent technical findings. The source does not record the movement caliber, winding mechanism, case serial number, reference number, or precious metal hallmarks. Furthermore, while an "original gold plated buckle" is reported by the cataloguer, it is not depicted in the source photography.
Identification
- 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: Internal movement caliber, mechanism type, and hallmarks are not illustrated or specified by the source.
- Research required: Buckle is noted in the catalog description but not pictured.