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SKU: vws3911

Vintage Steel Jump Hours watch - c.1930s

A charming Art Deco style jump hours watch with a beautiful 'smiling' face, very collectable and superb condition, c.1930s

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
No
Dial
White
Papers
No
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£1,750.00GBP

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Jump hour watches, first introduced in the early 20th century, revolutionised time display by replacing traditional hands with rotating discs viewed through apertures. The “jump” refers to the instantaneous change of the hour numeral, creating a mechanical digital readout. Popularised in the 1920s during the Art Deco era, these watches combined elegance with innovation. Favoured by brands like Audemars Piguet, IWC, and later Gérald Genta, jump hour mechanisms remain prized for their technical ingenuity and distinctive aesthetic charm.

What's on Offer

This delightful vintage jump hour watch is full of personality — there’s something about those three little apertures that almost resemble a smiling face! Likely dating from the late 1930s to early 1940s, it captures the bold Art Deco aesthetic of its era. The brushed silver-tone front contrasts beautifully with the polished edges, while signs of chrome beneath the case back hint at its vintage construction. Powered by a mechanical movement, its jumping discs for hours, minutes, and seconds make this quirky, characterful timepiece a fascinating slice of horological history.

Case
Stainless Steel
Box
No
Dial
White
Papers
No
Crystal
N/A
Model Ref
Jump Hour Watch
Winding
Automatic
Bracelet
Black Leather
Movement Type
Mechanical
Condition
8.5/10
Calibre
U/K
Date of Issue
c.1930s
Jewels
U/K
Warranty
12 Months
Power Reserve
U/K
Lug Height
36.23mm
Width
26.5mm
Lug width
18mm
Wrist Size
Adjustable

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