Vintage Vialux Super Automatic 25 Jewels Gold-Tone Dial Wristwatch
Watch (Vintage Automatic) · Yellow Gold (surface treatment)
Purity: Gold-Plated / Electroplated
Type
Watch (Vintage Automatic)
Purity
Gold-Plated / Electroplated
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (surface treatment)
Weight
80g to 110g (total watch weight including movement and steel/brass base)
Description
A classic 1970s Swiss automatic watch featuring a distinctive sunburst brown dial with gold-tone accents and an Arabic/Latin day-date complication.
Key Features
25-jewel automatic movement, 'Super-Shock' protection, day-date window with Arabic script option, and C-shaped case design.
Color & Finish
Yellow gold hands and indices; Brushed stainless steel case finish on bezel
Hallmarks & Stamps
Vialux Super logo, Automatic, 25 Jewels, Swiss Made at 6 o'clock
Dimensions Estimate
38mm - 40mm case diameter, 20mm lug width
Gemstones & Inlays
No gemstones; luminous rectangular hour markers and hands
Clasp & Closure
Fold-over deployment clasp (integrated on steel bracelet)
Chain & Links
Three-row link stainless steel bracelet; brushed finish
Craftsmanship Details
Mechanical automatic assembly with a likely ETA or AS calibre movement; stamped sunburst dial with applied indices.
Authentication Indicators
Correct period typography, Swiss Made bottom dial marking, case shape matching Vialux archival models.
Origin & Maker
Switzerland, Vialux Watch Company
Era & Period
Late 1960s to Mid 1970s (Space Age/Retro design)
Age Estimate
Circa 1970-1975
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'funky' era of watch design prior to the Quartz Crisis, showcasing bold geometry and colorful dials.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good; significant scratching on the acrylic crystal and metal bezel, possible oxidation on the hands.
Value Estimate
$75 - $150 (primarily collectible value; negligible precious metal content as it is plated/steel).
Care & Maintenance
Avoid water exposure as vintage seals often fail; professional service recommended for the mechanical movement.
Similar Items
Vintage Ricoh Crystal, Seiko 5 Actus, or Rado Voyager models from the same era.
Interesting Facts
Vialux was a Swiss brand popular in the Middle Eastern and European markets during the mechanical watch boom of the 70s.