Up for sale is a classic vintage BWC-Swiss mechanical timepiece. Founded in 1924 by Arthur Charlet in the heart of Swiss watchmaking, Biel (Bienne), the Biel Watch Company (BWC) built a stellar reputation throughout the mid-20th century for producing robust, highly reliable tool watches. Celebrated by collectors for its strong presence in the European market during the 1960s and 1970s, the brand specialized in combining high-quality Swiss-made movements from elite suppliers like Valjoux, ETA, and A. Schild with iconic, avant-garde sports designs. This vintage piece is in new old stock condition, recently serviced…
Case:
o All in stainless steel case turtle shape, ref 713046, never polished
o Fine condition with strong geometry
o 36mm without crown / 43mm lug to lug / 11mm thickness / 18mm lug width
o Plexiglass and crown original
Movement:
o Mechanical Automatic cal. ETA 2452 - serviced by watchmaker in May 2026
(movement was disassembled, washed, lubricated) - photo of timegrapher
Dial:
o Untouched dark blue with white scale
Bracelet Material:
o New 18mm in dark blue leather, with generic steel buckle
It comes with the original BWC bracelet and original tag.
Conclusion:
A very nice vintage piece in new old stock
please see photos as they are part of the description.
No box or papers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free for ask...
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch, it is normal to be 1/2 minute early or late
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