while the slim baton markers around the rest of the dial keep the watch elegant and readable
The Gruen Geneve signature below 12 o’clock gives the watch a clear Swiss identity without making the display feel crowded
while the dauphine-style hands and central seconds hand create a clean and elegant mid-century look
The date window at 3 o’clock adds useful everyday functionality while preserving the simple visual structure of the dial
Elegant Gold-Tone Case with Classic 1950s Proportions
Ebel WW2 Cal. 99, 1942 Atlantic while the slim baton markersEbel WW2 Cal. 99 Small Seconds Watch Vintage Ebel WW2 Cal. 99, a Swiss mens hand wound watch from the early 1940s with a strongly aged dial, Roman numerals, small seconds subdial, fixed bar lugs, and a manually wound Ebel Cal. 99 movement. This example has the practical character associated with wartime era wristwatches, combining a compact steel case, simple time only layout, black fabric strap, and visible period wear. The watch is a distinctive