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It would be a great find for any serious collector or standard user!
Up for sale is a charming vintage TEVO Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch produced in Switzerland in the 1960s. This timepiece features a gold-plated oval case with a stainless steel back, a pristine white dial with Arabic numerals and sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and comes fitted with a classic vintage SPEIDEL U.S.A. stretch/expansion bracelet with gold-tone top caps.
Powered by a reliable high-grade 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind movement (A. Schild caliber base). The watch has been fully inspected, serviced, and oiled by our professional watchmaker. Runs strong and keeps accurate time!
DEFECTS: Honest minor vintage wear on the case plating and bracelet consistent with age and pre-owned use.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland
MANUFACTURER: TEVO Watch Co.
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8
CASE
Vintage gold-plated oval case with stainless steel screw-down back cover.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back cover: STAINLESS STEEL BACK / SWISS MADE / SHOCKRESISTANT / WATERRESISTANT / 51100
GLASS
Clear acrylic crystal in great pre-owned condition.
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 9
DIAL
Original white dial with crisp black printed Arabic numerals, sub-seconds display at 6 o'clock, and dark hands.
Condition (10-point scale): 9
Inscriptions on the dial: TEVO / 17 JEWELS / SWISS MADE
STRAP / BRACELET
Period-correct vintage Speidel USA expansion/stretch bracelet (stainless steel base with gold-tone top caps).
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the bracelet: Speidel U.S.A.
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Hand-winding
Caliber: Swiss Made 17 Jewels (A. Schild AS 1726 series)
Features
Manual wind
Sub-seconds display at 6 o'clock
Shock protection
Data
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Winding: Manual wind
Power reserve: Approx. 34-36 hours
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
0.94 inch (24.0 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.02 inch (26.0 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.14 inch (29.0 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.37 inch (9.5 mm) |
Crystal |
0.82 inch (21.0 mm) |
Total weight |
26.0 grams (0.91 oz) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
Country made |
Switzerland |
Dimensions of watches

HISTORY & LORE
TEVO Watch Co. was an established mid-century Swiss watch manufacturer known for producing reliable mechanical timepieces equipped with quality movements from renowned ebauche makers like A. Schild (AS).
During the mid-20th century, Swiss manufacturers crafted elegant ladies' watches combining classical aesthetics with durable mechanical movements. Complemented by American-made expansion bracelets like those from Speidel, these watches became stylish, dependable accessories cherished for daily elegance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.
- Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
- Vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Vintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.
PAYMENT
- Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
- Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.
SHIPPING
We ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.
Typical Delivery Timeframes:
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European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
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USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.
NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!
RETURNS/REFUNDS
We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
FEEDBACK
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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!
Please let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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