HILTON
17 Jewels
Triangle Case
Wristwatch
From “The Eccentric Fifties” – when the the exaggeration of the Retro-Modern period had its moment in the sun before it gave way to the conservative mood that enveloped the country in the fifties.
This super rare timepiece, a vintage Lucerne “A Parabolic Watch” dated from the 1950s. A very famous mechanical wristwatch for its eccentric and unique triangle case. For what we can say, this watch was very popular in Hollywood, New York fashion scenes, night clubs and magazines and it was also worn equally by a man or a woman.
It is a manual-wind wristwatch powered by a Hilton Watch Co. movement, caliber FHF 60, featuring 17 jewels, unadjusted, a 46-hour power reserve, and without a second hand. Swiss made.
Original champagne dial, which features gold printed Arabic numerals at 12 o'clock, gold hour markers, and matching gold hands. The dial showcases a unique design that perfectly complements the case's curved shape, and it is signed with the Hilton name and logo at the top.
Cased in a 19.2x47.1mm elongated triangular eccentric case design, this timepiece has a distinctive look.
The watch comes fitted with its original black leather two-piece strap.
This watch is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
Hilton Watch Co.
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Unadjusted
FHF 60
Swiss
Case Back Signed:
Hilton Watch Co.
France
Measurements (mm):
Case 19.2x47.1
Case w/Crown 22.8
Case Lug to Lug 25
Case Thickness 9
Lug Width 18
Band Width 21
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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