Vintage Ladies Rodania Mechanical Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1960-70's
This vintage ladies' mechanical wristwatch by Rodania is dated by the source to circa 1960–1970s. The source reports a 22 mm diameter gold-plated case with a steel back, paired with a contemporary leather bracelet.
The dial is silvered or light-colored with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, luminous dot hour markers, and a contrasting red sweep seconds hand. The dial is signed 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS', 'INCABLOC', and 'T SWISS MADE T' at the lower rim, reflecting its Swiss origin and Incabloc shock protection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- c. 1960-70;s
- Type
- Jewellery & cocktail watch
- Bracelet
- Contemporary leather bracelet
- Case Diameter
- 22 mm
- Case Material
- Gold plated case, steel back
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rodania
- Movement Protection
- Incabloc movement
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The visible dial is light in color and marked 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS' and 'INCABLOC', with 'T SWISS MADE T' positioned at the 6 o'clock edge. Visual observation confirms gold-toned hour and minute hands accompanied by a prominent red central seconds hand.
- Visible features
- • Light dial marked 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS' and 'INCABLOC' with 'T SWISS MADE T' at the 6 o'clock edge. • Prominent red central seconds hand paired with gold-toned hour and minute hands. • Visible scratches on the crystal and wear/plating loss on the gold-plated case lugs.
- Reported Movement and Chronometry
- The auction listing dates the piece to 'c. 1960-70;s.' and notes an 'Incabloc movement.' However, the movement is not visible in the auction imagery, and specific calibre details are not documented. Regarding mechanical condition, the auction house notes that the watch is 'In working order, although we cannot guarantee it for accuracy.' No timing machine readouts or internal service history are provided.
- Case Construction and Presentation
- The cataloguer records the watch as measuring 22 mm in diameter, with a 'Gold plated case, steel back.' Direct visual observation of the piece shows visible scratches on the crystal as well as wear and plating loss on the gold-plated case lugs. The piece is accompanied by what the auction house describes as a 'contemporary leather bracelet.' The case back is not visible in the provided photograph, leaving any reverse markings or reference numbers unrecorded in this source.
Identification
- Lot Number
- Lot 0169
- 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: Movement and case back are not visible in the provided auction photograph.
- Research required: Auction house notes the piece is in working order but does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy.