Fairly rare! “There were to our knowledge only three watch brands that produced these, they were Orifna, Louvic and Hilton.”

PIERRE DUVILLE
"A Parabolic Watch"
Triangle Wristwatch
 
From “The Eccentric Fifties” – when the the exaggeration of the Retro-Modern period had its moment in the sun before it gave way to the conservative mood that enveloped the country in the fifties.
 
This super rare timepiece, a vintage Pierre Duville “A Parabolic Watch” dated from the 1950s. A very famous mechanical wristwatch for its eccentric and unique triangle case. For what we can say, this watch was very popular in Hollywood, New York fashion scenes, night clubs and magazines and it was also worn equally by a man or a woman.
 
It is a manual wind watch with a Swiss made movement, 17 jewels.
 
Still the original champagne dial with gold hour marks and gold matching hands, the dial also has a cool design that match perfect with the case and curved design.
 
Cased in a 19.7x40.7mm long triangle gold plated case and stainless-steel back.
 
This watch comes with a vintage black sudden two-pieces leather strap.

This wristwatch will dress up even the most casual attire. Runs very well and keep great time!
 
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement:
Mechanical
17 Jewels

Case Back Markers:
Stainless Steel Back
Swiss Made
MOD. DEP. INT.

Measurements (mm):
Case 19.7x40.7
Case with Crown 18.8
Case Lug to Lug 40.7
Case Thickness 8
Lug Width 15
Band Width 18


Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.

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