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Vintage Lucerne Ladies' Mystery Dial Wristwatch

Partially verified

This is a vintage ladies' mystery dial wristwatch branded Lucerne, estimated by the seller to date from the 1970s. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Swiss Baumgartner caliber 911 (BFG 911) movement featuring one jewel and an unadjusted configuration. The case measures 22 mm in diameter and is constructed with a base metal case, gold-tone outer bezel, and gold-tone lugs. Its dial features a white crosshair design signed 'Lucerne' and 'SWISS', bordered by a moving disc with clear dots and a rotating red four-pointed star second indicator. An inner white bezel displays gold-tone baton indices, and the watch is fitted with a white leather strap.

Front view of the Lucerne mystery dial wristwatch on white strap
Front view of the Lucerne mystery dial wristwatch on white strap — Second Hand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Mystery dial wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Lucerne
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-3032
Source-reported date
circa 1970s
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

Dial Configuration

The timepiece features a white dial with a crosshair design and a nearly unnoticeable sunburst pattern. The dial is signed 'Lucerne' and 'SWISS' in black.

The mystery mechanism includes a rotating red four-pointed star that functions as a seconds indicator. An inner white bezel displays gold-tone baton indices, and the dial perimeter features clear dots.

Evidence for this section
  • “The white dial is a crosshair design with a nearly unnoticeable sunburst pattern. The dial is signed in black, Lucerne and Swiss.”
  • “The red star second hand also rotates around the mystery dial.”
  • “The dial/bezel features clear dots so that when the mystery dial moves, it sparkles!”
  • “The inner bezel is white with gold baton indices.”

Case Construction and Measurements

The watch is housed in a 22 mm diameter base metal case with gold-tone lugs and an outer bezel. A fluted winding crown is positioned at the 3 o'clock position.

The case back is signed 'Base Metal Swiss Made Basis Watch Swiss'. Recorded dimensions include a 28.4 mm lug-to-lug distance, an 11 mm thickness, and a 10.8 mm lug width.

Evidence for this section
  • “The outer bezel and lugs are gold while the case is base metal.”
  • “Case Back Signed: Base Metal Swiss Made Basis Watch Swiss”
  • “Case diameter: 22”
  • “Case Lug to Lug: 28.4”
  • “Case Thickness: 11”
  • “Lug Width: 10.8”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch is powered by a manual-wind Swiss Baumgartner caliber 911 (BFG 911) movement. It is an unadjusted movement featuring one jewel.

The watch is fitted with a white two-piece leather strap featuring a gold-tone buckle.

Evidence for this section
  • “The manual Swiss movement is Baumgartner caliber 911 and has only 1 jewel”
  • “Movement: Swiss ZZ One 1 Jewel Unadjusted BFG 911”
  • “It comes on the original white two-piece leather strap with gold buckle.”

Open research questions

  • What is the nature of the manufacturing relationship between Lucerne and Basis Watch regarding the presence of the 'Basis Watch' signature on this case back?
  • Are there specific production records for the BFG 911 caliber that confirm the 1970s manufacturing window?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vintage Lucerne Ladies' Mystery Dial Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
CaliberBaumgartner 911 (BFG 911)“The manual Swiss movement is Baumgartner caliber 911”
Jewel Count1 jewel“Movement: Swiss ZZ One 1 Jewel Unadjusted BFG 911”
Case Back MarkingBase Metal Swiss Made Basis Watch Swiss“Case Back Signed: Base Metal Swiss Made Basis Watch Swiss”
Case Diameter22 mm“Case diameter: 22”
Case Lug to Lug28.4 mm“Case Lug to Lug: 28.4”
Estimated Date1970s“We estimate this wristwatch to be from the 1970s.”

Visible details

  • White dial with a fine crosshair motif and a floating red four-pointed star indicator.
  • Beveled crystal/inner ring set with clear faceted stones or dots encircling the center.
  • Yellow gold-tone bezel and lugs paired with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock.
  • White stitched leather strap attached to straight lugs.

Research qualifications

  • The 1970s date is an estimate by the seller.
  • The movement and case back are not visible in the presented images.

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

Consulted source

Vintage LUCERNE Mystery Dial Wristwatch Swiss Caliber Baumgartner 911 – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 17433d4d2c

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