A stunning, virtually unworn example of 1970s Swiss dress watch design — the Lucerne 17 Jewels, purchased on 2nd December 1978, confirmed by the original guarantee card from Basis Watch / M. Thommen, Weil am Rhein, Germany.
This watch was clearly never worn regularly. Everything is in exceptional condition — a true "new old stock" spirit piece, nearly 50 years old.
Condition:
Near Mint / Unworn. The only imperfection is a single faint hairline scratch on the plexi crystal, barely visible and only catchable under direct light at a specific angle. Case, dial and bracelet are in pristine condition — no scratches, no patina, no signs of use whatsoever.
Movement:
The watch is running and functioning correctly. I have chosen not to wind it further to preserve the mechanism given its age. A service is recommended before regular daily use purely as a precaution due to the watch's age — not due to any fault or issue.
Specifications:
Movement: Manual wind, 17 Jewels, Swiss Made
Case: Cushion square shape, approx. 33–35mm, base metal bezel + stainless steel back
Dial: Silver brushed, baton hour markers, black hands — pristine, no marks
Crystal: Plexi (acrylic) — one faint hairline scratch
Bracelet: Fully integrated original brushed mesh bracelet with tapered design — supple, clean, no stretch
What's included:
✅ Original dark navy Lucerne presentation box — excellent condition
✅ Original guarantee card dated 2.12.1978 — extremely rare to find after 47 years
The bottom line:
This is a genuinely rare find — a nearly half-century old Swiss watch that looks like it just left the shop. Box, papers, pristine bracelet, running movement. If you collect vintage dress watches or appreciate the clean minimalism of 1970s horology — this one is hard to beat.
Honest description. No exaggerations. What you see is exactly what you get.