Vintage Bucherer Swiss Mechanical Watch 10 Micron Gold Plate Small Seconds

Key Details:

Brand: Bucherer

Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

Era: Vintage, likely circa 1960s–1970s

Movement: Mechanical hand-wind

Running Condition: Running and observed overnight, appearing to keep time

Case: Gold-plated, marked “PLAQUÉ G 10”

Gold Plating: 10 micron

Case Shape: Faceted / multi-sided tonneau style

Dial: Dark brown / burgundy tone

Display: Analogue

Seconds: Subsidiary small-seconds dial at 6 o’clock

Dial Marking: BUCHERER with crown emblem

Lower Dial Marking: SWISS MADE

Crystal: Cleaned and polished with Polywatch

Strap: Burgundy textured leather-style strap

Gender: Unisex / vintage dress watch

Mini Story or Hook:

A distinctive vintage Swiss timepiece from Bucherer, this elegant hand-wound mechanical wristwatch features an unusual multi-faceted tonneau-style case, a dark brown or burgundy dial and a traditional subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock.

The angular case gives the watch a strong mid-century appearance, while the restrained dial is signed BUCHERER beneath the company’s crown emblem and marked SWISS MADE below the small-seconds register.

The case is marked “PLAQUÉ G 10”, indicating a 10-micron gold-plated finish. Its architectural case design, mechanical movement and uncommon small-seconds layout make it an appealing choice for collectors of vintage Swiss watches or anyone looking for an alternative to the usual round dress watch.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear – please study all photographs carefully.

This is a genuine vintage mechanical watch and displays wear consistent with age and previous use:

• The watch has been wound and left running overnight and appears to be keeping time during this period.

• Mechanical hand-wind movement is operating and the subsidiary seconds hand is functioning.

• Gold-plated case shows surface wear, light scratches and some thinning or loss of plating around edges and high points.

• The crystal has been cleaned and polished with Polywatch and presents more clearly, although minor scratches or age-related marks may remain under close inspection.

• Dark dial presents attractively with visible age-related patina and marks.

• Hands and subsidiary seconds dial remain present and visually appealing.

• Burgundy strap shows signs of previous use and age.

• Case marking “PLAQUÉ G 10” remains visible, confirming the 10-micron gold-plated finish.

• No box or papers are included unless otherwise shown.

The watch has not been represented as recently serviced or professionally tested for accuracy. Its overnight running condition is an observation only. As with any vintage mechanical watch, servicing is recommended if precise everyday timekeeping is required.

📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition, plating wear, dial patina, crystal marks and strap condition.

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