A classic vintage Henri Sandoz & Fils manual-winding wristwatch featuring a warm champagne-toned sector dial with distinctive Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, complemented by arrow-style marker accents along the outer railroad minute track. Matching dark hands, a sweep seconds hand, and traditional “17 JEWELS” and “SHOCKPROOF” markings complete the vintage dial layout, accompanied by the signature Sandoz “S” crest logo and cursive “Henri Sandoz & Fils” branding.
The watch is housed in an authentic polished round all-stainless-steel case and powered by its original 17-jewel mechanical hand-winding movement. Its original screw-down case back carries period markings including “WATERRESISTANT,” “ANTIMAGNETIC,” “ALLSTAINLESSSTEEL,” “SHOCKPROTECTED,” “TROPICALIZED,” and “STANDARD,” along with the Sandoz “S” logo and reference number 1761Y-88.
This example is presented in vintage pre-owned condition, retaining its original dial, case, and movement. It is paired with a classic black crocodile-embossed leather strap with a steel pin buckle, giving the vintage dress watch a formal and timeless character.
Collector’s Note
Henri Sandoz & Fils has a rich Swiss watchmaking heritage and is associated with classic mechanical timepieces. Vintage Swiss manual-winding watches from this era are appreciated by collectors for their traditional proportions, mechanical character, and period dial detailing.
This Henri Sandoz & Fils timepiece stands out for its warm champagne sector dial, alternating Arabic numerals and arrow-style markers, and railroad-style minute track. Combined with its original 17-jewel mechanical movement and all-stainless-steel case, it offers an authentic example of classic Swiss mechanical watchmaking.
Specifications
* Brand: Henri Sandoz & Fils
* Model: Vintage Dress Watch
* Movement: Original Swiss Mechanical — Manual Winding
* Jewels: 17 Jewels
* Dial: Original Champagne Sector Dial
* Numerals & Markers: Arabic Numerals at 3, 6, 9, 12 with Arrow Indices
* Minute Track: Outer Railroad Minute Track
* Dial Branding: Henri Sandoz & Fils + S Crest Logo
* Dial Markings: 17 JEWELS, SHOCKPROOF
* Hands: Dark Hands with Sweep Seconds
* Case: Original Round All-Stainless-Steel Case
* Case Width: Approx. 34–35 mm, excluding crown
* Lug-to-Lug: Approx. 40–42 mm
* Strap: Black Crocodile-Embossed Leather Strap
* Buckle: Steel Pin Buckle
* Origin: Switzerland
Case Back
The original all-stainless-steel case back is stamped with:
* Sandoz “S” Logo
* Reference Number: 1761Y-88
* ALLSTAINLESSSTEEL
* WATERRESISTANT
* ANTIMAGNETIC
* SHOCKPROTECTED
* TROPICALIZED
* STANDARD
Condition
Vintage Pre-Owned Condition
The watch retains its original vintage Henri Sandoz & Fils dial, all-stainless-steel case, and 17-jewel mechanical movement. The case and dial show honest signs of age and character consistent with a vintage pre-owned mechanical watch.
The watch is fitted with a black crocodile-embossed leather strap with a steel pin buckle, complementing the formal character of the vintage dress watch.
Please refer carefully to all product photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Why You’ll Love It
* Classic Swiss vintage dress-watch profile
* Elegant champagne sector dial with distinctive Arabic numerals
* Arrow-style indices with outer railroad minute track
* Original 17-jewel manual-winding Swiss mechanical movement
* Original vintage all-stainless-steel case and screw-down case back
* Traditional Henri Sandoz & Fils cursive branding and S crest logo
* Reference 1761Y-88 stamped on the original case back
* Black crocodile-embossed leather strap for a timeless, dressy look
* A sophisticated addition to a vintage Swiss watch collection
Important Note
Due to the age and nature of vintage manual-winding mechanical movements, timekeeping performance may vary and may not meet the accuracy standards of modern quartz watches.
The “WATERRESISTANT,” “ANTIMAGNETIC,” “SHOCKPROTECTED,” and “TROPICALIZED” markings are period case-back markings and should not be interpreted as guarantees of present-day performance or water resistance.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, vintage watches are not pressure-tested and should not be assumed to be water-resistant.
All measurements are approximate. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchase, as they form an important part of the condition description.
