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Vintage Ladies Rodania Mechanical Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage ladies' mechanical wristwatch by Rodania is dated by the source to circa 1960–1970s. The source reports a 22 mm diameter gold-plated case with a steel back, paired with a contemporary leather bracelet. The dial is silvered or light-colored with applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, luminous dot hour markers, and a contrasting red sweep seconds hand. The dial is signed 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS', 'INCABLOC', and 'T SWISS MADE T' at the lower rim, reflecting its Swiss origin and Incabloc shock protection.

Front view of the Rodania wristwatch dial, case, crown, and strap
Front view of the Rodania wristwatch dial, case, crown, and strap — Gaia Auctions. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.liveauctioneers.com
Category
Wristwatch · Ladies mechanical wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rodania
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
0169
Source-reported date
c. 1960-70's
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 Construction and Presentation

The cataloguer records the watch as measuring 22 mm in diameter, with a 'Gold plated case, steel back.' Direct visual observation of the piece shows visible scratches on the crystal as well as wear and plating loss on the gold-plated case lugs.

The piece is accompanied by what the auction house describes as a 'contemporary leather bracelet.' The case back is not visible in the provided photograph, leaving any reverse markings or reference numbers unrecorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “22 mm in diameter.”
  • “Gold plated case, steel back.”
  • “With contemporary leather bracelet.”
  • “Visible scratches on the crystal and wear/plating loss on the gold-plated case lugs.”

Dial and Hands

The visible dial is light in color and marked 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS' and 'INCABLOC', with 'T SWISS MADE T' positioned at the 6 o'clock edge.

Visual observation confirms gold-toned hour and minute hands accompanied by a prominent red central seconds hand.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light dial marked 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS' and 'INCABLOC' with 'T SWISS MADE T' at the 6 o'clock edge.”
  • “Prominent red central seconds hand paired with gold-toned hour and minute hands.”

Reported Movement and Chronometry

The auction listing dates the piece to 'c. 1960-70;s.' and notes an 'Incabloc movement.' However, the movement is not visible in the auction imagery, and specific calibre details are not documented.

Regarding mechanical condition, the auction house notes that the watch is 'In working order, although we cannot guarantee it for accuracy.' No timing machine readouts or internal service history are provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “c. 1960-70;s.”
  • “Incabloc movement.”
  • “In working order, although we cannot guarantee it for accuracy.”

Open research questions

  • What specific calibre is installed inside the case, and what maker marks are present on the movement plates?
  • Are there any reference, serial, or hallmark stampings on the interior or exterior of the steel case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Ladies Rodania Mechanical Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Datec. 1960-70;s“c. 1960-70;s.”
Movement ProtectionIncabloc movement“Incabloc movement.”
Case Diameter22 mm“22 mm in diameter.”
Case MaterialGold plated case, steel back“Gold plated case, steel back.”
BraceletContemporary leather bracelet“With contemporary leather bracelet.”
Lot NumberLot 0169“Lot 0169”
Operational StatusIn working order (accuracy not guaranteed)“In working order, although we cannot guarantee it for accuracy.”

Visible details

  • Light dial marked 'RODANIA 17 JEWELS' and 'INCABLOC' with 'T SWISS MADE T' at the 6 o'clock edge.
  • Prominent red central seconds hand paired with gold-toned hour and minute hands.
  • Visible scratches on the crystal and wear/plating loss on the gold-plated case lugs.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided auction photograph.
  • Auction house notes the piece is in working order but does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy.

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

Consulted source

Vintage Ladies Rodania Mechanical Wristwatch. - Mar 4, 2024 | Gaia Auctions In Qc

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 7233b40c7e

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