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Tavannes 18k gold manual-winding wristwatch with bronze-tone dial

Partially verified

This mid-20th century Tavannes wristwatch features an 18k gold case measuring 15 by 13 mm. According to the source listing, the manual-winding timepiece weighs 21 grams in total and is paired with a bracelet offering an overall length of 18.5 cm including the watch. The bronze-colored dial is printed with black Arabic numerals and bears double signatures: 'TAVANNES' below the 12 o'clock position and retailer name 'GALM.BÂLE' above the 6 o'clock marker.

Front view of the 18k gold Tavannes wristwatch displaying the bronze-colored dial and retailer signature
Front view of the 18k gold Tavannes wristwatch displaying the bronze-colored dial and retailer signature — EveryWatch. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
everywatch.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies' cocktail wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Tavannes
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
30922033
Source-reported date
Mid-20th Century
Country
Switzerland

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 Bracelet Construction

The timepiece features a small gold-tone case measuring 15 by 13 mm, stated in the source entry to be 18k gold. Visual inspection shows a rounded tonneau form equipped with a knurled winding crown at the 3 o'clock position. The overall gross weight of the piece is reported in the listing as 21g.

The case connects directly to coiled, tubular bracelet sections. According to the listing details, the combined bracelet and watch structure spans an overall length of 18.5 cm. Case back markings, hallmarks, and bracelet fastening details are not recorded in this source or visible in the provided image.

Evidence for this section
  • “15x13mm / 18k Gold / Manual Winding / Mid-20th Century / 21g / Working.”
  • “Bracelet length with watch: 18.5cm.”
  • “The gold-tone case is rounded tonneau in form and connects to coiled, tubular bracelet sections.”
  • “A knurled winding crown is situated at the 3 o'clock position.”

Dial Design and Inscriptions

The watch is fitted with a bronze-toned dial featuring black Arabic numerals and central hands. Surface spotting is visible across the dial face.

The dial displays double signatures: 'TAVANNES' is printed beneath the 12 o'clock position, while 'GALM.BÂLE' appears above the 6 o'clock marker.

Evidence for this section
  • “Bronze-colored dial with Arabic numerals.”
  • “The dial is double-signed 'TAVANNES' below 12 o'clock and 'GALM.BÂLE' above 6 o'clock.”
  • “The bronze-toned dial shows surface spotting and is fitted with central hands and black Arabic hour markers.”

Movement and Operational Reporting

The movement type is reported in the source description as manual winding, with operational condition noted as 'Working'. Caliber identification, jewel count, and movement finishing are not recorded in this source.

The source listing notes the period as 'Mid-20th Century' in the description text and '1950' in the listing title. Reference numbers and movement serial numbers are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “15x13mm / 18k Gold / Manual Winding / Mid-20th Century / 21g / Working.”
  • “Tavannes Watch Co. 18k gold Bronze 1950 | EveryWatch”

Open research questions

  • What movement caliber is fitted within the case, and what are its serial and jewel specifications?
  • What hallmarks or maker stamps are struck on the case and bracelet?
  • What historical details document the retailer or jeweler 'GALM.BÂLE'?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Tavannes 18k gold manual-winding wristwatch with bronze-tone dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case dimensions15x13mm“15x13mm”
Case material18k Gold“18k Gold”
Movement typeManual Winding“Manual Winding”
Dial descriptionBronze-colored dial with Arabic numerals“Bronze-colored dial with Arabic numerals.”
Bracelet length18.5cm with watch“Bracelet length with watch: 18.5cm.”
Reported operational statusWorking“Working.”
Reported total weight21g“21g”
Reported era / dateMid-20th Century / 1950“Mid-20th Century”

Visible details

  • The dial is double-signed 'TAVANNES' below 12 o'clock and 'GALM.BÂLE' above 6 o'clock.
  • The gold-tone case is rounded tonneau in form and connects to coiled, tubular bracelet sections.
  • A knurled winding crown is situated at the 3 o'clock position.
  • The bronze-toned dial shows surface spotting and is fitted with central hands and black Arabic hour markers.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement caliber, reference number, and movement condition are not pictured or specified.
  • The case back, hallmarks, and bracelet clasp or attachment mechanism are not visible in the provided photograph.

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

Consulted source

Tavannes Watch Co. 18k gold Bronze 1950 | EveryWatch

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record bab551b0b0

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