Vintage Tressa FHF 69-21 Watch — Steel, Bark Bezel (1970s)
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A steel case with a bark-finish bezel, a silvered sunburst dial, an original Milanese mesh bracelet. A hand-wound Tressa from the 1970s. Checked, delivered with its invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate.
A Tressa from the 1970s, chiselled steel and Milanese mesh
The 1970s saw dress watches blend into their bracelet: case and mesh formed a single line, to be worn like a piece of jewellery. This Tressa, a Swiss hand-wound watch, takes up that design, with a steel case extending seamlessly into its Milanese mesh bracelet.
The cushion case measures 25mm wide by 22mm Lug-to-lug and 7.8mm thick. Its bezel, worked with a bark finish, is covered with fine irregular striations that catch the light; the steel crown sits at 3 o'clock.
The silvered dial, with a sunburst finish, features applied baton markers, doubled at 12 o'clock, and the Tressa logo below 12 o'clock. Two baton hands, hours and minutes, can be read against this light background that follows the angle of the light.
The watch is powered by the Swiss FHF 69-21 calibre, a hand-wound mechanical movement. Its original steel Milanese mesh bracelet closes with a signed clasp and adjusts up to a 20cm wrist size.
Three points to note
01
Bark-finish bezel — Irregular striations on a steel cushion case.
02
Original Milanese mesh — An integrated bracelet, adjustable up to 20cm.
03
FHF 69-21 calibre — A Swiss hand-wound movement.
Why choose a vintage Tressa watch?
This Tressa brings together a steel case with a chiselled bezel, a silvered sunburst dial and its original Milanese mesh bracelet, on a Swiss hand-wound calibre. A jewellery watch from the 1970s, to wear on its own or with other bracelets.
Each piece offered by Atelier Victor is checked by our watchmakers before being listed online: movement tested, case and dial examined. It is delivered with the invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a 1-year mechanical guarantee on the movement and a lifetime authenticity guarantee.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Tressa
- Model: Dress watch with integrated bracelet
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men's watch, women's watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, calibre FHF 69-21
- Functions: Hours, minutes
- Case: Steel (steel caseback), cushion shape, bark-finished bezel
- Width: 25mm (26mm with the crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 22mm
- Thickness: 7.8mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Steel, original
- Dial: Silvered sunburst, applied baton markers, Tressa logo, original
- Hands: Baton, original
- Crystal: Acrylic crystal (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Original steel Milanese mesh bracelet, adjustable up to a 20cm wrist circumference
- Buckle: Original signed steel clasp
Condition and guarantee
- Overall condition: Good overall condition with a few traces of wear, Crystal 9/10
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Movement checked and in working order, 1-year guarantee
- Included: Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate of authenticity, protective case
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
What is the FHF 69-21 calibre?
A Swiss hand-wound mechanical movement, in a 6¾ × 8 lignes format, produced by the Fabrique d'Horlogerie de Fontainemelon. It drives two hands, hours and minutes, with no seconds hand or date. A daily winding of a few turns of the crown is sufficient.
Is the bracelet original?
Yes. The steel Milanese mesh bracelet and its clasp are original; they adjust up to a 20cm wrist circumference.
What is meant by a bark-finished bezel?
A bezel whose steel has been worked into fine irregular striations, in the manner of tree bark. This finish catches the light and contrasts with the polish of the dial.
What wrist size is this watch suitable for?
With a width of 25mm, 22mm Lug-to-lug, and a thickness of 7.8mm, it wears close to the wrist, on a man's wrist as well as a feminine wrist; its bracelet adjusts up to 20cm.
How do delivery and payment work?
The piece is shipped with tracking and insurance by a trusted carrier, to a collection point or home delivery depending on the destination. Delivery is free.
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.
Free delivery
Delivery is free on all our pieces internationally. Dispatch within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express, Emirates Post, EMS or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination, delivery within 2 to 14 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- 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
Collection in Dubai
In-person handover by appointment in Downtown Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product page. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt and are payable by the buyer. Customs inspections may in rare cases extend the delivery time.
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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