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Juvenia Macho automatic wristwatch, ref. 11681

Partially verified

This is a yellow gold unisex automatic wristwatch manufactured by Swiss maker Juvenia, catalogued as model Macho, reference 11681. The watch features a tonneau- or cushion-shaped square case measuring 29 by 29 mm with straight lugs. The source reports an 18k solid gold case and back bearing the serial number 1165157. A gold-toned dial displays a textured pattern, applied hour batons, dark-accented hands, and a framed date aperture positioned above the 6 o'clock marker. According to the auction description, the watch is powered by a 25-jewel Swiss automatic movement and is paired with a dark brown lizard leather strap.

Front view of Juvenia automatic wristwatch with textured gold dial and date aperture
Front view of Juvenia automatic wristwatch with textured gold dial and date aperture — Jasper52. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Juvenia
Reference
11681
Catalogue / lot identifier
0036
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1165157

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

Case Form and Reported Dimensions

Visual observation shows a cushion-shaped square yellow-tone case fitted with straight lugs. The seller's listing catalogues the case finish as high polish and states dimensions of 29 by 29 mm excluding the crown and lugs, a lug-to-lug distance of 36.5 mm, and a thickness of 9 mm.

The seller reports the case and case back composition as solid 18k yellow gold, with outer back markings reported as 'Automatic, 0.750, 1165157'. Neither the case back nor the internal hallmarks are visible in the provided lot photo.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cushion-shaped square yellow-tone case with straight lugs”
  • “29 x 29 mm case not including crown & logs. 36.5 mm log to log distance. Thickness is 9 mm”
  • “Solid 18k Yellow Gold case & back”
  • “Back with outer markings; Automatic, 0.750, 1165157”

Dial and Hands

The front photograph reveals a patterned gold-toned dial displaying a woven texture. The dial is signed 'JUVENIA', 'AUTOMATIC', and 'SWISS MADE', and features a date window situated at the 6 o'clock position.

The listing describes the hands as 'Yellow/black color hands' and notes that the date feature at 6 o'clock has quick-set capability.

Evidence for this section
  • “Patterned gold-toned dial with woven texture”
  • “Dial signed 'JUVENIA', 'AUTOMATIC', and 'SWISS MADE'”
  • “Date window placed at the 6 o'clock position”
  • “Yellow/black color hands”
  • “Date at 6 O'clock (quick set)”

Movement and Strap Description

The movement is not pictured in the provided visual material. The auction text attributes the mechanism as a 'Swiss Juvenia 25 jewels automatic movement'.

Visual inspection shows the watch fitted to a dark brown reptile-embossed leather strap, which the seller describes as new genuine lizard leather. The seller also reports an 'Original Juvenia gold plated buckle', though the buckle cannot be confirmed from the primary image.

Evidence for this section
  • “Fitted to a dark brown reptile-embossed leather strap”
  • “Swiss Juvenia 25 jewels automatic movement”
  • “New dark brown color genuine lizard leather”
  • “Original Juvenia gold plated buckle”

Open research questions

  • What specific base movement or ebauche caliber powers Juvenia reference 11681?
  • What markings, stamps, or hallmarks are present on the inside of the case back?
  • In what production years did Juvenia manufacture the Macho line?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Juvenia Macho automatic wristwatch, ref. 11681
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material18k Yellow Gold“Solid 18k Yellow Gold case & back”
Movement jewels25 jewels“Swiss Juvenia 25 jewels automatic movement”
Case back markingAutomatic, 0.750, 1165157“Back with outer markings; Automatic, 0.750, 1165157”
Case dimensions29 x 29 mm“29 x 29 mm case not including crown & logs”
Date displayAt 6 o'clock“Date at 6 O'clock (quick set)”
Lug-to-lug distance36.5 mm“36.5 mm log to log distance”
Case finishHigh polish“Case is in high polish finish”
Strap material (reported)Genuine lizard leather“New dark brown color genuine lizard leather”
Buckle (reported)Original Juvenia gold plated“Original Juvenia gold plated buckle”

Visible details

  • Cushion-shaped square yellow-tone case with straight lugs
  • Patterned gold-toned dial with woven texture
  • Date window placed at the 6 o'clock position
  • Fitted to a dark brown reptile-embossed leather strap
  • Dial signed 'JUVENIA', 'AUTOMATIC', and 'SWISS MADE'

Research qualifications

  • Case back markings, movement, and buckle are not shown in the provided photograph
  • Gold fineness of 18k (0.750) and 25-jewel movement specification rely on source description

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

Consulted source

Solid 18k Gold Unisex Juvenia Macho 25j Automatic Watch Ref 11681* Exlnt - Jan 10, 2024 | Jasper52 In Ny

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record b754f3712c

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