Vintage 1940's Wyler Waterproof Men's Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1940s
This catalog entry features a vintage men's wristwatch attributed to Wyler, catalogued as dating to the 1940s. The dial is printed with the brand name and the word 'WATERPROOF' positioned above a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
According to the auction description, the case back bears an engraved inscription reading 'M.G. 1943' and measures approximately 1 inch across the face. The watch is presented on an undulating metal expansion bracelet. Heavy wear and brassing are visible around the bezel and lugs, and the source notes that the movement was not inspected and the piece was not running.
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
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Inscription
- M.G. 1943 on the back
- Face Dimensions
- 1 inch diameter
- Maker / attribution
- Wyler
- Operating Condition
- Sold in non working condition
Design
- Visible features
- • Subsidiary seconds subdial positioned above the 6 o'clock marker • Fitted with a curved-link flexible metal expansion band • Extensive plating wear and base metal exposure on the bezel edge and lugs • Aged dark dial featuring Arabic numerals, luminous-style hands, and an outer track
- Dial and Visual Features
- The timepiece features an aged dark dial detailed with Arabic numerals, an outer track, and luminous-style hands. Positioned above the 6 o'clock marker is a subsidiary seconds subdial. The auction entry lists the watch under the title 'Vintage 1940's Wyler Waterproof Men's Wristwatch Watch'. The cataloguer records dimensions for the piece as a '1" diameter face'.
- Case Construction and Bracelet
- The watch is fitted with a curved-link flexible metal expansion band. Visible inspection reveals extensive plating wear and base metal exposure on the bezel edge and lugs. The reverse of the case is reported by the seller to feature an engraved inscription: 'It is inscribed M.G. 1943 on the back.' This marking is not visible in the provided catalog photograph, and internal case markings are not recorded in this source.
- Condition and Mechanical Inspection Constraints
- The internal mechanism was not inspected due to access limitations, with the auction listing noting: 'Can't get the back off to see the specs.' As a result, movement calibre, maker signatures, and jewel count are unverified. The operational state was catalogued as non-functional, explicitly described as 'Sold in non working condition because of it.' The auction condition report further states: 'It is not running at the time of the auction'.
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: The auctioneer could not remove the case back, leaving internal movement details, calibre, and authenticity unverified.
- Research required: The case back inscription 'M.G. 1943' is reported by the source and not visible in the photograph.