Vintage Swiss Delbana automatic wristwatch with the historically significant Felsa Bidynator movement (first successful bi-directional winding automatic). 17 jewel Automatic movement with Incabloc, antimagnetic. A robust, highly respected pioneering design. 

Dial marked: Delbana Waterproof Automatic 17 Jewels / Antimagnetic Incabloc

Case back: Delbana Watch / Waterproof / Automatic / Antimagnetic / Stainless Steel Back / Swiss Made

Movement signed: Bidynator Patented / Delbana Watch / Automatic / Seventeen 17 Jewels Unadjusted Swiss

Service & condition:

Fully serviced using Moebius premium lubricants. New crystal and new leather strap. Regulated and running accurately.

Base-metal case shows honest wear and scratches consistent with age, with brass showing on some edges. Dial and hands in good vintage condition, with blued steel and desireable deep creamy lume patina that can only be created from 75 years of aging. Striking red second hand. 

A solid, wearable example of a historically important Swiss automatic movement.

Disclaimers:

Returns not accepted.

Sold as-is. Photos form part of the description. 

No international shipping.

Shipping shocks may cause minor regulation changes; any fine-tuning after receipt is the buyer’s responsibility.

Vintage watch – assume not waterproof despite original markings.