Proletaire revives the historic concept of Georges Roskopf's "La Prolétaire" from 1867 - the watch for the people. In the late 80s and early 90s, during the Swiss quartz revolution, several Swiss fashion brands used the name Proletaire to offer affordable, stylish Swiss Made quartz watches for department stores.
Case:
o Black PVD coated base metal, gold-tone bezel, stainless steel back. ref 1298 with original tag "C12 - L. 124.700"
o Fine condition with strong geometry
o 36.6mm without crown / 39mm lug to lug / 10.5mm thickness
o Mineral crystal and original crown
Movement:
o Quartz ESA - working well
Dial & Hands:
o Deep blue with Clous de Paris / Waffle pattern, applied gold-tone baton indices, date window at 3 o'clock, gold dauphine hands, Proletaire logo.
Bracelet Material:
o Original two-tone black & gold PVD bracelet, Proletaire signed clasp full size
Conclusion / Condition:
A rare opportunity to own a 30+ year old Swiss Made quartz in unworn NOS condition with its original price tag…
please see photos as they are part of the description.
Without box or papers, no water proof test, sold as is, any question feel free to ask…
Keep in mind that it is a vintage watch
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