A Study in Mid-Century Geometry: The Crysrey Radial
There are vintage dress watches, and then there are pieces of art. This Crysrey is the latter. While many brands from this era opted for plain silver dials, this piece features a high-relief Radial Guilloché (Sunburst) pattern that radiates from the center, creating a dynamic texture that changes with every movement of the wrist.
Why this is a £300+ Aesthetic:
The Dial: Finding this specific radial texture in such clean, original condition is incredibly rare. It mimics the high-end designs of Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin from the same era.
Small Seconds: The recessed sub-dial at 6 o'clock adds a level of horological sophistication that "center-seconds" watches lack.
Condition: The gold-filled/plated case remains in stunning order, with sharp lugs and a mirror finish.
Condition Report
Dial: 9/10. There is a hairline scratch and some spotting but it still looks amazing for its age, no "patina" (rust), just pure geometric texture.
Case: Excellent. Very little wear to the gold plating—even on the high-friction areas like the lug tips.
Movement: A high-grade Swiss manual wind caliber. Winding is crisp and it is keeping time beautifully.
Strap: Paired with a deep black velvet-touch strap to let the gold and silver of the watch take center stage.
Technical Specifications
Era: 1950s / Early 60s
Movement: 17-Jewel Swiss Manual Wind
Case Diameter: 34.5mm (Excluding crown)
Lug-to-Lug: Approx 41mm (Provides great wrist presence for a dress watch)
Features: Sub-seconds register, faceted gold indices, dagger hands.
Shipping & Authenticity
Guaranteed Authentic: A genuine survivor of the golden age of Swiss watchmaking.
Secure Shipping: Royal Mail Special Delivery. Fully tracked and insured to your door.