Vintage LOUVIC Direct Read Watch Jump Hour "Stan Spiegel" Swiss Made Wristwatch

Description: We are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, thank you for looking! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. JUMP HOUR WATCH - "The early mechanical digital watches are the ancestors of the modern digital watch." As a modern digital watch, a vintage mechanical digital watch also displays the time using digits or numerically with the difference that a mechanical digital watch is powered by a mechanical movement and not electronically powered. The invention of the jump hour dated around 1830's by the French watchmaker Blondeau for the French King. But it was until 1883 (before the wristwatch) when Austrian engineer Josef Pallweber filed the first patent for a jump hour movement on a pocket watch. Through licensing, watch companies like IWC and Cortebert were in charge of selling hundreds of Pallweber jump hour pocket watches, they were for sure impressive figures in the nineteenth century. Watches with a jump hour complication (jump hour mechanism) have an hour hand that does not sweep between the hours. Instead, they have a disc with the hour digits marked on it is viewed through an aperture, a spring driven finger causes the disk to jump to the next hour when the previous hour ends. It was until the 1920's that the jump hour watch design gained far more traction, this time into the wristwatch, the first digital wristwatch. Just after WWI, with the Art Deco era that watchmakers used inspiration from the straight lines, heavy geometry, and luxury materials to innovate watch designs and the jump hour wristwatch would come up to bring iconic pieces that are still highly desired to this day. Established names such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex and Cartier embraced the concept, carrying the design from pocket watches into wristwatches. Most of them opted for the closed metal front with small apertures for the hour and minutes. Others use a hand for the minutes and the hour in a window. They were only ever made in very limited quantities at the time. Other Swiss brands embraced jump hour wristwatches as well, producing this time a much greater number of pieces. LOUVIC Watch Company Louvic was a Swiss watch brand known for its craftsmanship during the mid-20th century. While specific details about its founding and history are sparse, Louvic gained recognition for producing distinctive designs, including the "Mystery Dial" watches in the 1950s. These timepieces featured elegant, minimalist aesthetics and reliable Swiss manual-wind movements, reflecting the era's horological innovations. Louvic's models have become collectible items, appreciated for their classic design and build quality, which capture the essence of vintage Swiss watchmaking. LOUVIC Jump Hour Wristwatch - Direct Read - Hour, Minute and Second Indicators This piece represents a transitional era in technology, from the pre-LED/LCD quartz period. These timepieces feature wheels under the dial instead of traditional hands, creating a dramatic and innovative design. Even today, they retain a sleek and modern look, reminiscent of a time when reading dials and gauges with hands was still in vogue. From the 1970s, this is a truly special timepiece: a vintage jumper hour, direct-read Louvic "Stan Spiegel" wristwatch. It is a manual-wind watch powered by a mechanical movement, with a digital display featuring seconds, minutes, and a jumping hour function. Swiss-made, it combines precision with classic style. Encased in a 33.6mm round stainless-steel case, the watch has a retro design. Shock protected and waterproof. The digital display, set against a silver-tone background, features black and white Arabic numerals on the discs. The dial is signed "Stan Spiegel" at the center, adding a distinctive touch. The numerals for the hours, minutes, and seconds remain in excellent condition, contributing to its sleek and modern aesthetic. The watch is paired with a vintage black two-piece strap with a peach-skin texture. This wristwatch is a stunning piece of history. Even after more than 50 years, it remains in great condition, keeping accurate time and running smoothly. Thank you for your interest! Please feel free to reach out with any questions or respectful offers. Case Markings: Antimagnetic Stainless Steel Back Shock Protected Swiss Made Cased and Tested by Precision Swiss Watch Pat. No. 327016 Measurements (mm): Case 33.6 Case w/Crown 36 Case Lug to Lug 41.4 Case Thickness 10.3 Lug Width 17 Band Width 18 IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4534

Price: 429 USD

Location: Roscoe, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-25T18:27:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD