
Vintage Dynasty Swiss Men's Jump Hour Watch
This is a vintage 1970s-era mechanical jump hour wristwatch head, produced by Dynasty and featuring a Swiss movement. The watch is characterized by its distinct rectangular, television-style polished stainless steel or base metal case with a flat mineral or acrylic crystal. The dial is a deep matte black, utilizing rotating discs rather than traditional hands to display the time—a hallmark of the 'digital' mechanical era. The numerical readout shows the hour '11' in a rectangular window and the minutes '50' and '55' on a rotating wedge-shaped disc to the right. The 'DYNASTY' logo is printed in a futuristic white font at the 10 o'clock position, with 'SWISS' markings subtly visible at the bottom right. The case shows moderate signs of age, including fine surface scratching on the bezel and lugs, along with visible dust and minor pitting around the edges. There is no attached strap, but the spring bars and lug housing appear intact. The crown is located on the right side of the case. This type of avant-garde watch design was popular during the early-to-mid 1970s as a mechanical alternative to the emerging LED and LCD digital watch trends, embodying the 'Space Age' aesthetic with high-contrast graphics and a geometric silhouette.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Horology / Wristwatches
Appraised On
March 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Item Description
This is a vintage 1970s-era mechanical jump hour wristwatch head, produced by Dynasty and featuring a Swiss movement. The watch is characterized by its distinct rectangular, television-style polished stainless steel or base metal case with a flat mineral or acrylic crystal. The dial is a deep matte black, utilizing rotating discs rather than traditional hands to display the time—a hallmark of the 'digital' mechanical era. The numerical readout shows the hour '11' in a rectangular window and the minutes '50' and '55' on a rotating wedge-shaped disc to the right. The 'DYNASTY' logo is printed in a futuristic white font at the 10 o'clock position, with 'SWISS' markings subtly visible at the bottom right. The case shows moderate signs of age, including fine surface scratching on the bezel and lugs, along with visible dust and minor pitting around the edges. There is no attached strap, but the spring bars and lug housing appear intact. The crown is located on the right side of the case. This type of avant-garde watch design was popular during the early-to-mid 1970s as a mechanical alternative to the emerging LED and LCD digital watch trends, embodying the 'Space Age' aesthetic with high-contrast graphics and a geometric silhouette.
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