Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A striking vintage mechanical dress watch featuring a deep black dial with an engraved or printed golden starburst (spiderweb) design emanating from the center. Housed in a round gold-tone case with pencil-style hands, this piece captures the bold, graphic aesthetic of mid-century watch design.
Story
During the Space Age design boom of the 1960s, watchmakers abandoned traditional Roman numerals for futuristic geometry. Starburst and sunburst dials transformed simple timepieces into dynamic kinetic art. This watch captures that exact moment when wristwear became an extension of pop art.
Maker / Origin
While the specific brand logo near 12 o'clock is partially obscured under the acrylic crystal wear, mid-century watches featuring stylized geometric dials were produced by both prestigious Swiss houses and smaller boutique manufactures catering to trendy urban markets.
Condition & Value
The domed crystal exhibits light scuffing and scratching consistent with age and use. The gold-tone case shows mild wear along the edges, and the leather strap appears to be a vintage replacement with surface wear.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.