{"product_id":"montre-rogau-calendrier-lunette-jours-date-rouge-plaque-or-1950s","title":"Rogau Calendrier Watch Days Bezel — Red Date, Gold-Plated (1950s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe seven letters of the week engraved on the bezel, a crescent running across thirty-one red numerals, sub-seconds below: the calendar watch of the 1950s, the kind that asked its owner to turn the bezel each morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rogau vintage watch from the 1950s, the day-bezel calendar with red date scale in gold-plated finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRogau vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ecalendar watch\u003c\/strong\u003e of the kind produced in the 1950s for the French market, under assembly brands whose names left behind only their watches: Rogau signs the dial, \u003cem\u003eAncre 17 rubis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAnti-choc\u003c\/em\u003e describe the movement, a lever escapement with seventeen jewels, protected against shocks. The calendar is read in two ways: the \u003cstrong\u003eday\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by hand by turning the \u003cstrong\u003ebezel\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved with the seven letters of the week, D, L, M, M, J, V, S; the \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicated by a \u003cstrong\u003ecrescent\u003c\/strong\u003e turning beneath the minute track, on the \u003cstrong\u003ered scale\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1 to 31 printed around the outer edge. A \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-wound movement, with sub-seconds, in a 33.3mm gold-plated case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal silvered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e has taken on seventy years of patina, warm and even, specific to this example. Twelve black \u003cstrong\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dot at each hour, a fine minute track, and all around the \u003cstrong\u003edate scale\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ered numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e; at six o'clock a \u003cstrong\u003esub-seconds register\u003c\/strong\u003e guilloché with concentric circles, topped by the mention \u003cem\u003eAnti-choc\u003c\/em\u003e in red. Two \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal golden dauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e with patinated luminous channels. The \u003cem\u003eRogau\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAncre 17 rubis\u003c\/em\u003e signatures below 12 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egold-plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e33.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecase\u003c\/strong\u003e, 42mm Lug-to-lug for 11.6mm thick, features its engraved and notched \u003cstrong\u003erotating bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e, straight lugs and a steel caseback, under an acrylic Crystal; the fluted crown was replaced during the life of the watch, and the plating shows wear on the lugs and sides. The \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e with lever escapement, \u003cstrong\u003e17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e, has been \u003cstrong\u003echecked\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a later black braided 16mm strap with steel Buckle, both later additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the seven letters of the week engraved on the rotating bezel, the day set by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrescent date display\u003c\/strong\u003e — a crescent index on the red scale from 1 to 31, sub-seconds below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-plated 33.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — patinated Arabic numerals, dauphine hands, 17-jewel lever escapement, for him as well as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage calendar watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Rogau watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 33.3mm can be worn by either, and it offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecalendar complication\u003c\/strong\u003e from another era, day on the bezel, date by crescent, in a de ville gold-plated watch with a warm patina. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with complication, at the entry-level budget of authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and authenticity guaranteed for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-moins-500\" title=\"Montres Vintage à moins de 500€\"\u003eDiscover our vintage watches under €500\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rogau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendar with day bezel, sub-seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland [to be confirmed, French dial]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, lever escapement, 17 jewels, shock-resistant, checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, sub-seconds, date by crescent, day by rotating bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, round, engraved rotating bezel, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.3mm (36.2mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patinated silver-toned, Arabic numerals, red date track, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden dauphine with luminous channels, patinated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, wear scratches (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black braided, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair state of preservation for its age. The original dial bears a warm, even patina, born of time, specific to this example; its numerals and red track remain legible, its hands patinated in the same tone. The gold-plated case shows the signs of use of a worn watch, with wear to the plating on the lugs and sides, and the acrylic Crystal has scratches (7\/10). Our photographs are presented without retouching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checked movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this watch's calendar work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn two stages. The date is indicated by a crescent that turns beneath the dial, along the red scale from 1 to 31 printed around the edge; the movement advances it each night. The day, meanwhile, does not depend on the movement: the bezel engraved with the seven letters of the week, D, L, M, M, J, V, S, is turned to bring the letter of the day to the chosen position, generally beneath 12. A simple solution, common on calendar watches of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Rogau?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA discreet brand whose history is undocumented, active on the French market in the 1950s: its dials are in French, Ancre 17 rubis, Anti-choc, and other calendar watches by the brand are known. Like hundreds of assembly brands of the period, it cased lever movements under its own name. It is chosen for its complication and its dial, not for its signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do \"Ancre 17 rubis\" and \"Anti-choc\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAncre 17 rubis refers to a lever escapement fitted with seventeen jewels, the usual wording found on French-language dials from the 1940s and 1950s; Anti-choc, a shock-protection device that protects the balance staff. Two period assurances, which do not exempt a vintage watch from the usual precautions: keep it away from water and shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been checked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 33.3mm, 42mm of Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 11.6mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its engraved bezel and long lugs give it the presence on the wrist of a larger watch. The Lug width measures 16mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Rogau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324322120017,"sku":"BTE-S.G.D.G","price":577.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_07924.jpg?v=1789056710","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/rogau-calendrier-watch-days-bezel-red-date-gold-plated-1950s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}