Tavannes 18k gold manual-winding wristwatch with bronze-tone dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid-20th Century
This mid-20th century Tavannes wristwatch features an 18k gold case measuring 15 by 13 mm. According to the source listing, the manual-winding timepiece weighs 21 grams in total and is paired with a bracelet offering an overall length of 18.5 cm including the watch.
The bronze-colored dial is printed with black Arabic numerals and bears double signatures: 'TAVANNES' below the 12 o'clock position and retailer name 'GALM.BÂLE' above the 6 o'clock marker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Jewellery & cocktail watch
- Case material
- 18k Gold
- Movement type
- Manual Winding
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet length
- 18.5cm with watch
- Case dimensions
- 15x13mm
- Dial description
- Bronze-colored dial with Arabic numerals
- Maker / attribution
- Tavannes
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial is double-signed 'TAVANNES' below 12 o'clock and 'GALM.BÂLE' above 6 o'clock. • The gold-tone case is rounded tonneau in form and connects to coiled, tubular bracelet sections. • A knurled winding crown is situated at the 3 o'clock position. • The bronze-toned dial shows surface spotting and is fitted with central hands and black Arabic hour markers.
- Dial Design and Inscriptions
- The watch is fitted with a bronze-toned dial featuring black Arabic numerals and central hands. Surface spotting is visible across the dial face. The dial displays double signatures: 'TAVANNES' is printed beneath the 12 o'clock position, while 'GALM.BÂLE' appears above the 6 o'clock marker.
- Movement and Operational Reporting
- The movement type is reported in the source description as manual winding, with operational condition noted as 'Working'. Caliber identification, jewel count, and movement finishing are not recorded in this source. The source listing notes the period as 'Mid-20th Century' in the description text and '1950' in the listing title. Reference numbers and movement serial numbers are not recorded in this source.
- Case Form and Bracelet Construction
- The timepiece features a small gold-tone case measuring 15 by 13 mm, stated in the source entry to be 18k gold. Visual inspection shows a rounded tonneau form equipped with a knurled winding crown at the 3 o'clock position. The overall gross weight of the piece is reported in the listing as 21g. The case connects directly to coiled, tubular bracelet sections. According to the listing details, the combined bracelet and watch structure spans an overall length of 18.5 cm. Case back markings, hallmarks, and bracelet fastening details are not recorded in this source or visible in the provided image.
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, reference number, and movement condition are not pictured or specified.
- Research required: The case back, hallmarks, and bracelet clasp or attachment mechanism are not visible in the provided photograph.