Ziegler Automatic Watch Gold-Plated — Chocolate Dial, Date (1970s)
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A deep chocolate tone beneath a domed Crystal, twelve hour markers that retain a little light, an orange seconds hand running through it all like a matchstick, and a date at three o'clock: the 1970s are contained within one dial.
Vintage Ziegler Automatic Watch from the 1970s, Gold-Plated with Chocolate Dial and Date
This vintage Ziegler watch bears a discreet signature: Ziegler is one of those small Swiss établisseurs from the 1960s and 1970s, those assembly workshops of which the country then counted hundreds, buying their movements from ébauche manufacturers, their cases and dials from other specialists, and signing the whole under their own name. The dial states the essentials, Incabloc and Automatic: a Swiss automatic movement, protected against shocks, with a date. And the design is that of its decade, a gold-plated case with faceted lugs, a chocolate dial, an orange seconds hand.
Its original chocolate dial defines its color: a deep, even brown, which the domed acrylic Crystal deepens and illuminates depending on the angle. Twelve applied baton hour markers, doubled at twelve o'clock, bear their patinated luminous material, a golden minute track surrounds them, and two original golden baton hands with luminous inserts tell the time. The orange seconds hand stands out against the brown, and at three o'clock opens the date window. The Ziegler signature in cursive below 12, Incabloc and Automatic above six o'clock.
The gold-plated 34.3mm case, 42.8mm Lug-to-lug and 11.3mm thick, features a polished bezel on a satin-brushed case middle with faceted lugs, with a steel caseback and a domed acrylic Crystal; the fluted crown, in steel, was replaced during the watch's lifetime. The automatic mechanical movement, with Incabloc shock protection, has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a brown crocodile-style leather strap with steel Buckle, both later additions.
Three points to note
01
Chocolate dial and orange seconds hand — the seventies palette, beneath a domed Crystal.
02
Automatic with date — wound by the movement of the wrist, Incabloc, window at three o'clock.
03
Gold-plated 34.3mm — faceted lugs, luminous hour markers, for him as for her.
Why choose a vintage automatic watch?
This vintage Ziegler watch holds a distinct place among vintage men’s and women’s watches: its 34.3mm size can be worn equally by either, and it offers the practicality of an automatic date watch within the full design language of the 1970s, with its chocolate dial, orange seconds hand, and gold-plated case, chosen more for its design than for its signature. An everyday vintage automatic watch, at an entry-level budget for authentic vintage.
Like all our vintage automatic watches, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands and case. Every vintage watch we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year warranty, and authenticity guaranteed for life.
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Technical specifications
- Brand: Ziegler
- Model: Automatic date, chocolate dial
- Estimated year: 1970s
- Origin: Switzerland
- Gender: Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)
- Movement: Automatic mechanical, Incabloc, checked
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
- Case: Gold-plated, round, faceted lugs, steel caseback
- Diameter: 34.3mm (36.6mm including the crown)
- Lug to lug: 42.8mm
- Thickness: 11.3mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Crown: Fluted steel, not original
- Dial: Chocolate, applied luminescent baton hour markers, date window at 3 o’clock, original
- Hands: Golden baton hands with luminescent inserts, orange seconds hand, original
- Crystal: Domed acrylic (condition 9/10)
- Strap: Brown crocodile-pattern leather, not original
- Buckle: Steel, not original
Condition and warranty
- Overall condition: Good condition for its age. The original chocolate dial is crisp, its hour markers and hands well-defined, their luminescent material patinated. The gold-plated case shows the signs of wear of a watch that has been worn, which our photographs show without retouching. Crystal acrylic crystal in very good condition (9/10).
- Water resistance: Not guaranteed (vintage watch)
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanics: Checked movement, guaranteed for 1 year
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
- Not included: Original box and papers
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ziegler?
A small Swiss établisseur of the 1960s and 1970s, unknown to the books: Switzerland counted hundreds of them at the time, 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: Incabloc, Automatic. It is chosen for its design, not for its signature.
How does an automatic watch work?
An oscillating weight, the rotor, turns with the movements of the wrist and winds the mainspring: when worn every day, the watch does not need to be wound with the crown. After a few days stopped, a few turns of the crown will set it going again. An automatic movement is adjusted and maintained like a hand-wound movement.
What does Incabloc mean?
It is the name of the shock absorber that protects the balance staff against shocks, adopted by most Swiss watches since the 1950s. Its presence is indicated on the dial.
Has the movement been checked?
Yes. Our partner watchmakers have checked the movement, the dial, the hands and the case; it is guaranteed for one year. A vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.
Is this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?
With a diameter of 34.3mm, 42.8mm of Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 11.3mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its sculpted lugs give it on the wrist the presence of a larger watch. The Lug width measures 18mm, which makes 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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