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Austin Deluxe 17 Jewels Blue Patina Dial

An Austin Deluxe 17 jewels wristwatch in a 34mm stainless steel case with polished straight lugs and a smooth bezel. The original dial has developed a striking blue patina, with applied silver-tone indices and luminous dauphine hands. Powered by a manual wind movement. Manufactured in Switzerland.

1 in stock

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General

Brand

Manufactured

Switzerland

Department

Men

Dial Color

Blue

Case

Bezel

Fixed

Case Shape

Round

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Case Width

34mm

Strap / Bracelet

Lug Width

18mm

Strap Color

Brown

Strap Material

Leather

Clasp

Buckle

Max Wrist Size

8.5"

Movement

Movement

Manual Wind

Accuracy

>10 seconds

The movement showed a daily accuracy deviation ranging from 0 to 10 seconds across six positions.

Extras

Warranty Every watch sold by Ottuhr comes with a 1-year mechanical warranty. Select pieces may also include additional guarantees or extended coverage.

1-Year Ottuhr Warranty

Original Box

No

Original Papers

No

Overview

Every so often, the world of vintage watches presents you with something truly unexpected. While we all know and love the big names, there is a special thrill in discovering a piece from a smaller, lesser-known brand that possesses a singular, breathtaking quality. This Austin De Luxe is one such watch. Austin was one of the many savvy, private-label brands of the mid-20th century that offered stylish, reliable Swiss watchmaking to a broad audience. They created handsome, well-made timepieces, but it’s what the last 50 or 60 years have done to this particular watch that has elevated it into the realm of art.

Let’s be clear: the dial on this watch is extraordinary. What likely started as a standard, deep blue sunburst dial has undergone a radical and beautiful transformation. The original lacquer has crystallized over decades, creating a fractured, almost marble-like pattern that is utterly mesmerizing. Light dances across its textured surface, creating a sense of depth and complexity that is simply stunning. This is not damage—this is the poetry of time. It is a one-of-a-kind patina, a chaotic and beautiful process that can never be replicated. In our opinion, it’s this kind of “accidental art” that makes vintage collecting so thrilling.

This spectacular dial is housed in a classic 34mm stainless steel case. With its simple polished bezel and clean, straight lugs, the case is the perfect, understated frame that allows the dial to be the unquestioned star of the show. The applied, silver-toned indices and sharp dauphine hands are in excellent condition, providing bright, legible points of contrast against the wild blue backdrop. It’s a design that is at once simple and infinitely complex.

Timing: The watch has been measured with a timegrapher at six different positions. The rate, amplitude, and beat error are within acceptable ranges.

Functions: All functions including the crown winding, time setting, etc are working as expected.

Integrity: The movement shows no signs of damage, rust, or corrosion, with all components appearing clean and well-maintained.

Authenticity: Each timepiece is evaluated and authenticated in-house. This watch is guaranteed to be correct to its manufacturer and time period.

Warranty: This timepiece includes a 1-year mechanical warranty, activated upon the date of purchase. 

Shipping: This timepeice includes complimentary insured shipping within all 50 states. 

Returns: If, for any reason, you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product for a full refund within 30 days from the date you received or signed for the item.

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