A vintage Swiss-made Sovereign mechanical wristwatch featuring a simple 1-jewel manual-wind movement. Designed as an affordable everyday timepiece, the dial is marked “Shock Protected” and “Waterproof,” reflecting common mid-century marketing language rather than modern performance standards. This watch exemplifies the utilitarian, entry-level Swiss watches produced for mass export during the 1950s and 1960s. An honest example of vintage budget watchmaking.
Specifications
SKU
01152026000712
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Sovereign
Model
Shock Protected
Reference
Year
Dial Color
White
Case Material
Chrome Plated
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
Country
Swiss
Gender
Men's
Jewels
1 Jewels
Grade
Band Material
Functions
Type
Department
Balance
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair, overall condition
Case
Shows desk marks and light scratches.
Crystal
Shows minimal signs of wear.
Crystal Condition
Dial
Shows discoloration and signs of aging.
Crown
Shows plating wear through and some wear.
Crown Condition
Hands
Hands Condition
Band
Genuine Calf Skin Kreisler band.
Function
Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history.
Winding
Timing Data
Gaining 24 seconds a day, 221 amplitude, 1.0 ms beat error
Additional Notes
Measurements
Diameter
34
Dial Diameter
Width
Length
Height
Thickness
10.5
Lug Width
18
Lug to Lug
40.5
Bracelet Size
Inside Diameter
Outside Diameter
Inside Width
Inside Length
Outside Length
Outside Width
Band Width
Band Clasp Width
Band End Link Width
Band Length
Box Length
Box Width
Size
Standardized Size