Aldex Tonneau Watch Gold-Plated — Champagne, Roman Numerals (1970s)
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A champagne dial that turns like a record in the light, twelve Roman numerals in an oval, two hands and nothing else: seven millimetres thick for the entire watch, tonneau from the 1970s.
An Aldex vintage watch from the 1970s, tonneau gold-plated with a sunburst champagne dial
This Aldex vintage watch bears a discreet signature. Aldex was one of those small Swiss establishers of the 1970s, those assembly workshops of which the country then counted hundreds: they bought their movements from ébauche manufacturers, their cases and dials from other specialists, and signed the whole under their own name. The dial states the essentials, 17 jewels and Incabloc beneath the signature, Swiss Made at the bottom: a Swiss lever movement, shock-protected, in a watch chosen more for its design than for its name. And the design is that of its decade: a tonneau case with curved sides, a sunburst champagne dial, Roman numerals, two fine hands and a thickness of 7mm that lets it slip beneath a cuff.
Its champagne dial is sunburst: a radiating brushed finish that turns with the light and shifts from golden to bronze depending on the angle. Twelve black Roman numerals, an oval railway track echoing the shape of the case, two black baton hands and no seconds hand: hours and minutes, the most pared-back display. The Aldex signature beneath the XII, Incabloc above the VI.
The tonneau gold-plated case, 30mm wide by 37mm Lug-to-lug and 7mm thick, features a stepped bezel and an original fluted crown, with a steel caseback and an acrylic Crystal. The hand-wound mechanical movement with 17 jewels, with Incabloc shock protection, has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a brown grained leather strap and its Buckle, both later additions.
Three points to note
01
Tonneau from the 1970s — gold-plated, 30mm wide, 7mm thick, the slim shaped watch of its decade.
02
Sunburst champagne — the radiating brushed finish beneath twelve Roman numerals and an oval railway track.
03
Two hands, 17 jewels — hand-wound, Incabloc, for him as for her.
Why choose a tonneau vintage watch?
This vintage Aldex watch holds a precise place among men's and women's vintage watches: its 30mm width and 7mm thickness suit both, and it offers the full design language of the 1970s, tonneau, sunburst champagne, Roman numerals, chosen more for its design than for its signature. A shaped vintage mechanical watch, at the entry-level budget of authentic vintage.
Like all our vintage mechanical watches, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: inspection of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every vintage watch we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and authenticity guaranteed for life.
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Technical characteristics
- Brand: Aldex
- Model: Tonneau, two hands
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, 17 jewels, Incabloc, checked
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Gold-plated, tonneau, steel caseback
- Width: 30mm (31.5mm with crown)
- Lug to lug: 37mm
- Thickness: 7mm
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Fluted, original
- Dial: Sunburst champagne, Roman numerals, oval railway track
- Hands: Black baton
- Crystal: Acrylic, pronounced scratches (condition 6/10)
- Strap: Brown grained leather, not original
- Buckle: Not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation for its age. The sunburst champagne dial is clear, its numerals and hands are crisp. The gold-plated case shows the signs of use of a worn watch, visible on the bezel. The acrylic Crystal has pronounced scratches (6/10), which our photographs show without retouching.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Checked movement, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: An Atelier Victor invoice
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Who is Aldex?
A small Swiss établisseur from the 1970s, unknown to the books: Switzerland then counted hundreds of them, buying their movements from ébauche makers, their cases and dials from other specialists, and signing the whole with their own name. The dial of this one bears what these workshops had best to say: Swiss Made, 17 jewels, Incabloc, that is to say a Swiss mechanical lever movement, protected against shocks. It is chosen for its design, not for its signature.
What is a tonneau watch?
A shaped watch whose case, taller than it is wide, has convex sides like the staves of a tonneau, somewhere between a rectangle and an oval. Appearing at the beginning of the 20th century, the design came back strongly in the 1970s, often in gold-plated finish and beneath sunburst dials. This one is a fine example, at 7mm thick.
Why is there no seconds hand?
By design choice: the watch shows only the hours and minutes, two slender hands on an uncluttered dial. This belongs to the world of dress watches, where the second is not necessary.
Has the movement been checked?
Yes. Our partner watchmakers have checked the 17-jewel movement, the dial, the hands and the case; it is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch must be wound every day, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
At 30mm wide, 37mm Lug-to-lug and 7mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 14 to 18cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its slim tonneau slips under any cuff. The Lug width measures 17mm.
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
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Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
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NON-CONFORMING ITEM
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