Lot 102
Dulux. A nickel-plated brass and steel mechanical wristwatch
Swiss movement, 1940s
Auction: 20 May 2026 from 14:00 BST
Description
Hand-wound 15 jewel movement, silvered dial with alternate numerals and gilt mirrored indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, gilt baton hands, nickel-plated brass case with stainless steel caseback, on leather strap with plain gilt buckle. Dial signed.
Dimensions
Diameter 35mm.
Footnote
This example is very representative in case design and proportions to the iconic Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref.570. Founded in Tramelan (canton or Bern, Switzerland) by Philémon Gindrat-Mathey, the name Dulux was trademarked in 1933. In 1936 the company was taken over by René Gindrat, he was then joined 1946 by Jeannine Gindrat and the name changed to Fabrique d’Horlogerie Dulux.