Vintage Swiss Cristal Watch A Forgotten Time Capsule

Some watches tell the time.

Some watches tell a story.
Produced in Switzerland sometime during the 1960s, this watch has survived the decades in remarkably original condition.
This Cristal Watch from Le Locle, Switzerland appears to have spent most of its life quietly sleeping in a drawer, waiting for someone to wind it again.
Powered by a Swiss FEF 350 movement with 15 jewels, this beautifully preserved mechanical watch has recently been serviced and brought back to life. Decades have passed, yet the dial remains astonishingly clean, the numerals sharp and elegant, and the watch still carries the charm of a period when craftsmanship mattered more than marketing.

The silver dial catches the light with a subtle warmth, while the red seconds hand adds just enough character to remind you that this is not another anonymous vintage watch.

Remarkably, the AU10 gold plating shows no visible brassing, wear-through or edge rubbing – a rare sight on a vintage watch of this age.
Every turn of the crown reconnects you with an age when time moved a little slower and watches were made to last a lifetime.

Whether you are a collector, a lover of vintage design or simply someone who appreciates mechanical objects with soul, this watch deserves a closer look.

Freshly serviced.
Running well.
Ready for its next chapter.
Collection or registered insured postage available.