De Luxe Doro Appraisal

Berthoud Geneve De Luxe D'Oro Wristwatch

This is a vintage Berthoud Geneve De Luxe D'Oro wristwatch, likely dating from the mid-20th century, possibly the 1950s or 1960s, given its classic and minimalist design. The watch features a round, relatively thin gold-toned case, which appears to be either solid gold or gold-plated, as suggested by the 'D'Oro' designation which typically implies gold. The dial is a light, possibly silver or champagne color, with a subtle textured finish that reflects light. It exhibits applied gold-toned baton hour markers, with double markers at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and single batons for the remaining hours. The hands are gold-toned dauphine style, with a central seconds hand that is also gold-toned and very slender. The brand name 'BERTHOUD GENEVE' is clearly printed on the dial, along with 'De Luxe' and 'D'Oro' below it, indicating a premium model from the manufacturer. There is also a small marking 'SWISS MADE' near the 6 o'clock position. A prominent feature is the woven 'Milanese' style gold-toned metal mesh bracelet, which is integrated with the watch lugs. The construction of the case is simple and elegant, with straight lugs. The crown on the right side of the case is fluted, suggesting it is original and designed for manual winding. Visible condition issues include minor surface scratches on the crystal, consistent with age and use. The dial appears clean, though there might be some very subtle patina or discoloration around the edges. The watch would likely be a manual-wind mechanical movement, typical for watches of this era. Overall, it presents as a well-preserved example of a vintage dress watch, characterized by its understated elegance and the quality implied by the 'Geneve' and 'De Luxe D'Oro' markings.