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Bucherer 1970s Clock-Lighter

Partially verified

This 1970s Swiss-made clock-lighter features a gold-tone body with vertical fluting, reported by the source as made by Foska, integrated with a manual-wind Bucherer timepiece. The butane lighter body houses a 17-jewel mechanical watch movement with a small sunburst champagne dial, baton hour markers, and matching hands. The case measures 30 mm by 60 mm with a thickness of 14 mm, extending to 31.7 mm across the winding crown. Marked with the number 0190137 and signed Swiss and Foska, the piece is shown seated in a fitted presentation box.

Bucherer 17-jewel manual-wind clock-lighter resting upright in its presentation case
Bucherer 17-jewel manual-wind clock-lighter resting upright in its presentation case — Secondhand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Clock · Clock-lighter
Maker / attribution
Bucherer / Foska
Reference
WA-1524
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1970s
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
0190137

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Physical Description

This object is a butane lighter with an integrated mechanical timepiece. The exterior features a gold-tone textured, brick-shaped body. The lighter mechanism includes a horizontal thumb ignition wheel.

The timepiece is integrated into the upper half of the lighter face. Case dimensions are recorded as 30 mm by 60 mm, with a thickness of 14 mm and a width of 31.7 mm inclusive of the winding crown. The piece is housed in a presentation box.

Evidence for this section
  • “gold-tone textured brick-shaped body”
  • “Case Dimensions 30x60”
  • “Case with Crown 31.7”
  • “Case Thickness 14”

Timepiece Details

The watch features a sunburst champagne dial with black and gold hour markers and matching gold-toned hands. The dial bears the Bucherer signature and logo.

The movement is a 17-jewel manual-wind mechanism described as Swiss made. The internal caliber type is not specified.

Evidence for this section
  • “It has a Bucherer manual watch in it, 17 jewels, Swiss made.”
  • “The original sunburst champagne dial with black/gold hour marks and gold matching hands.”
  • “The dial is signed with the Bucherer name and logo.”

Provenance and Markings

The lighter body is marked with the serial number 0190137 and carries signatures for both 'Swiss' and 'Foska'. The source attributes the manufacture of the lighter body to Foska during the 1970s.

Operational status requires the lighter to be filled with butane.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made by Foska in the 1970s”
  • “The body is double marked with the number 0190137.”
  • “The body is also signed Swiss and Foska.”
  • “Lighter will need to be flilled to get running again.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this Bucherer-branded application?
  • What was the nature of the partnership or supply arrangement between Bucherer and Foska regarding these lighter-integrated clocks?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Bucherer 1970s Clock-Lighter
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Date of production1970s“Made by Foska in the 1970s”
Manufacturer of lighter bodyFoska“The body is also signed Swiss and Foska.”
Marked number0190137“The body is double marked with the number 0190137.”
Movement jewel count17 jewels“It has a Bucherer manual watch in it, 17 jewels, Swiss made.”
Case dimensions30x60 mm“Case Dimensions 30x60”
Case thickness14 mm“Case Thickness 14”
SKU ReferenceWA-1524“SKU: WA-1524”

Visible details

  • Gold-tone rectangular body decorated with vertical linear fluting.
  • Small circular watch dial set into the upper half of the lighter face with a winding crown on the right side.
  • Lighter mechanism and horizontal thumb ignition wheel positioned on the upper left.
  • Dark blue presentation box with a blue velvet-flocked base and white interior lid lining.

Research qualifications

  • Source notes that the lighter requires filling with butane to function.
  • Internal movement caliber is not shown or identified in the listing.
  • Source attribution of Foska manufacturing is source-reported.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Vintage BUCHERER Clock-Ligther Swiss Made Mechanical Watch 17 Jewels – – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 1b8bbc1559

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