Sofior Grey Watch Hexagonal Steel — Textured Grey Dial (1970s)
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Six sides of polished steel, a striated grey that ripples under the light like calm water, twelve white Roman numerals and two hands: seven millimetres thick, and not a second to count.
A vintage 1970s Sofior Grey watch, a steel hexagon with a textured grey dial
This vintage Sofior Grey watch bears a discreet signature: Sofior Grey is one of those Swiss brands from the 1960s and 1970s whose name has left behind only its watches, divers, automatics or, as here, shaped watches, assembled from movements by ébauche manufacturers, cases and dials by specialist makers. The case does everything: an elongated hexagon in steel, six sides, a slim bezel, 7mm thick, and a grey dial striped with twelve white Roman numerals holding the geometry in place. A mechanical watch with two hands, without a seconds hand, in the spirit of shaped watches from the 1970s.
Its original grey dial is textured with fine horizontal striations that catch the light and make it ripple from edge to edge, like moiré fabric. Twelve white Roman numerals surround it, with no minute track, and two original steel baton hands cross it: hours and minutes, nothing else. The Sofior Grey signature beneath the XII.
The hexagonal steel case, 29mm wide by 38mm Lug-to-lug and 7mm thick, holds its six sides within a polished caseband with a slim bezel, with a steel case back, a steel crown and an acrylic Crystal. The Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement was serviced in 2025 by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a black leather strap with a steel Buckle, both later additions.
Three points to note
01
Steel hexagon — six sides, 29 by 38mm, the shaped watch of the 1970s.
02
Striated grey, Roman numerals — a textured dial that ripples under the light, two hands, no seconds hand.
03
7mm thick — hand-wound, under a cuff, for him as for her.
Why choose a vintage shaped watch?
This vintage Sofior Grey watch occupies a precise place among vintage men's and women's watches: its 29mm width and 7mm thickness suit both him and her, and it offers a case that no round or rectangle can replace, a hexagon elongated, with the textured seventies dial, chosen for the design more than for the signature. A vintage mechanical watch with a shaped case, at an entry-level price for authentic vintage.
Like all our vintage mechanical watches, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Each vintage watch we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and guaranteed lifetime authenticity.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Sofior Grey
- Model: Hexagonal, two hands
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's and women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Swiss hand-wound mechanical, serviced in 2025
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Steel, elongated hexagonal, steel caseback
- Width: 29mm (29.4mm including the crown)
- Lug to lug: 38mm
- Thickness: 7mm
- Lug width: 17mm
- Crown: Steel [origin to be completed]
- Dial: Grey with textured grooves, white Roman numerals, original
- Hands: Steel baton, original
- Crystal: Acrylic (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Black leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel, not original
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good state of preservation for its age. The original grey dial is crisp, with well-defined grooves and numerals. The steel case shows the fine signs of wear of a watch that has been worn, as our photographs show without retouching. Crystal acrylic in very good condition (9/10).
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical: Movement serviced in 2025, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sofior Grey?
A discreet Swiss brand from the 1960s and 1970s, whose history is undocumented: it is known for dive watches, automatic watches and shaped watches, but neither manufacture nor catalogue. Like hundreds of small assembly workshops of the period, it bought its movements from ébauche makers, its cases and dials from other specialists, and signed the whole under its own name. It is chosen for its design, not for its signature.
Why a hexagonal case?
Because the 1970s explored every shape: tonneau, cushion, oval, and here the elongated hexagon, six sides extending the watch toward the bracelet. The design gives the wrist a geometric presence without weight or thickness: 7mm under the Crystal.
Why is there no seconds hand?
By design choice: hours and minutes only, on an uncluttered dial where only the striations and Roman numerals occupy the surface. This belongs to the realm of dress watches, where the seconds are not necessary.
Has the movement been serviced?
Yes, in 2025, by our partner watchmakers: complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling, and adjustment. It is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch is wound daily, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
At 29mm wide, 38mm Lug-to-lug, and 7mm thick, it suits wrists from approximately 14 to 18cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its slim hexagon 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)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
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- 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
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For full details, please consult our return policy.
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