Vintage Bulla Ancre 17 Rubis Wristwatch – 17 Jewel Swiss – Repair Project

Description

A vintage Bulla wristwatch dating from approximately the 1950s–1960s, fitted with a Swiss-made 17 jewel manual wind movement. This attractive vintage watch features a warm gold coloured case, original aged dial with Arabic numerals, blued steel hands, and a pleasing period appearance.

The watch winds and runs but stops intermittently, indicating that a service or repair is required before reliable use. The dial has developed an attractive vintage patina, the crystal remains in excellent condition and it's fitted with a quality leather strap and 

Maker History

Bulla was one of many mid-20th-century Swiss watch brands producing reliable, affordable mechanical watches. While not as widely known today as some of the larger Swiss manufacturers, watches such as this were often fitted with quality Swiss movements and represented good value timepieces during the post-war period.

Key Details

• Maker: Bulla
• Model / Grade: Ancre 17 Rubis
• Date / Period: c.1950s–1960s
• Material: gold-coloured plated case with stainless steel back
• Movement Type: Swiss manual wind
• Jewels: 17 Jewels
• Dial Type: Original silvered dial with Arabic numerals
• Hands: Blued steel cathedral-style hands
• Other Features: Incabloc shock protection, antimagnetic, waterproof marked, screw-back case

Dimensions

• Case Diameter: 30.7mm (excluding crown)
• Case Diameter: 33.4mm (including crown)
• Lug to Lug: 39.4mm
• Thickness: 10.9mm
• Lug Width: 16mm

Condition

• Winds and runs but stops occasionally
• Service or repair required
• Original dial with attractive age-related patina
• Crystal in excellent condition
• Surface wear and marks to the case consistent with age and use
• Quality leather strap fitted
• Movement appears clean and complete

Summary

A charming mid-century Swiss Bulla wristwatch with an attractive aged dial and quality 17 jewel movement. Although currently running intermittently and requiring attention, it would make an excellent restoration project or addition to a vintage watch collection.

Postage & Shipping

As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.

Important Notes About Antique & Vintage Watches & Movements

This is a vintage mechanical watch. Although it is currently running, it stops intermittently and requires servicing or repair. No guarantee is given regarding accuracy, reliability, or timekeeping performance. The service history is unknown and a full service should be assumed necessary. This item is being sold as a vintage collectible and restoration project rather than a modern everyday timepiece.