CasWatch Mechanical Watch — Blue Orange Dial (1970s)
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Movement checked & guaranteed for 1 year
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Atelier Note
A heart of silver, a ring of royal blue, a crown of orange — the seventies were never afraid of color, and this dial is joyful proof of it.
A Swiss seventies movement with a tricolor dial
This watch is a CasWatch, produced in Switzerland in the 1970s — one of those Swiss assembly houses that, before the quartz crisis, dressed proven mechanical movements with dials the major brands did not dare to make. That is precisely what makes it so compelling today: the pop graphics of the seventies, in their purest form, at an entry-level budget.
The tricolor dial is read in circles: a sunburst silver heart radiating from the center, a royal blue ring bearing the double white and orange block markers, and an orange dotted minute track encircling the whole. An orange-framed date window opens at three o'clock, beneath the words 17 RUBIS ANTIMAGNETIC. Three hands — two black and white, white seconds hand — cross the ensemble.
The tonneau steel 38mm case, with brushed sides, features a fluted bezel that frames the color with a striated line — the generous format of the decade, with real presence on the wrist.
The Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement with 17 jewels — caliber to be confirmed upon opening — has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a later black grained leather strap.
Three points to note
01
Seventies tricolor dial — sunburst silver, royal blue and orange: the decade's original pop graphics.
02
Swiss 17-jewel movement — antimagnetic, with date, checked and guaranteed for one year.
03
Tonneau with fluted bezel — 38mm of brushed steel, the full-bodied format of the 1970s.
Why choose a vintage seventies watch?
This vintage Swiss watch holds a distinct place among vintage men's and women's watches: its tonneau of 38mm can be worn by either, and its dial is the kind no longer made — the unapologetic color of the 1970s, before watchmaking became restrained again. It is the quintessential entry-level vintage mechanical watch: a true Swiss movement, a true period dial, and a budget that makes it possible to begin a collection.
Like all our vintage mechanical watches, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement check, 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 warranty, and lifetime-guaranteed authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: CasWatch
- Model: Tonneau with date, tricolor dial
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, 17 jewels, antimagnetic
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
- Case: Steel, tonneau shape, fluted bezel, steel caseback
- Diameter: 38mm (40.6mm including the crown)
- Lug to lug: 40.9mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug width: 19mm
- Crown: Steel, fluted, original
- Dial: Tricolor — sunburst silver, royal blue ring, orange minute track — date window, original
- Hands: Black and white, white seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Acrylic (condition 8/10)
- Strap: Black grained leather, non-original
- Buckle: Pin buckle, non-original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation. The original tricolor dial is crisp, its colors vivid, indexes and hands free from alteration, date window clear. The steel case shows signs of wear scratches on the fluted bezel and sides, visible in our photographs. Crystal acrylic with light marks, rated 8/10.
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Mechanical movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Who is CasWatch?
One of the many Swiss assembly houses active before the quartz crisis: workshops that assembled proven mechanical calibres into freely designed cases and dials, often bolder than those of the major brands. Their history is sparsely documented — it is the dial, the movement and the condition that determine the value of these pieces, and we describe them for what they are.
What does “antimagnetic” mean?
That the movement is protected against common magnetic fields — loudspeakers, household magnets — which can disrupt the rate of a mechanical watch. This was a common selling point on Swiss watches from the 1960s and 1970s, inscribed on the dial. The protection remains effective for normal daily use.
How do you wind a hand-wound watch?
Gently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.
Is a watch from a little-known brand a good purchase?
It is, when bought for what it is: a period dial impossible to reproduce, a repairable Swiss movement, a condition described without reservation — and not for a name. These watches are the most affordable entry into authentic vintage, and their value lies in their design: this one exists only in a few surviving examples, and no two identical ones ever cross paths.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
With a 38mm diameter, 40.9mm Lug-to-lug and 12mm thickness, it suits wrists from approximately 15.5 to 19.5cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. It is the full-sized format of the 1970s, present on the wrist without excess. The Lug width measures 19mm, making it easy to change the strap.
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)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
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
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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