Vtg 70s NELSON Alarm World Timer Watch Orange Dial SWISS AS 1475 Mvmt PROJECT

A Blaze of Orange From the Jet-Set Era: Rare 1970s Nelson World-Timer Alarm - A Project for the Connoisseur

This isn't just a watch; it's a time capsule. From a time of adventure, exploration, and audacious style comes this incredibly rare and highly complicated Nelson World-Timer Alarm. With a design language that screams 1970s funk, this timepiece combines three of the most desirable features of the era into one incredible package. It is a bold statement piece, a functional tool, and a project brimming with potential, waiting for the right hands to bring it back to life.

A Tool for Adventure: A Trio of Classic Complications

This watch was built for a life of action and travel, boasting a suite of features that were the height of technology in their day.

• The Globetrotter's Bezel: The rotating outer bezel is your analog passport to the world. Engraved with the names of major international cities, this world-timer function allowed the jet-set traveler of the 1970s to track time across the globe, from New York to Tokyo, with a simple twist.

• The Professional Diver's Dial: The stunning, perfectly preserved matte orange dial is the heart of this watch's appeal. In the late 1960s, research proved that orange was the most legible color for a watch dial deep underwater. This discovery made orange the signature of elite professional dive watches. This Nelson's dial, with its bold applied markers and multi-color decompression-style chapter ring, pays direct homage to that legendary tool-watch heritage.

• The Mechanical Alarm: Experience the charming, tactile magic of a mechanical alarm. A complex feature reserved for high-quality movements, a tiny hammer inside the watch creates a distinct buzzing vibration on your wrist at the set time. It's a wonderfully analog complication that connects you directly to the intricate machine within.

The Engine: The Legendary Swiss Heart

Beneath the dial beats the heart of a legend: a Swiss-made movement from the renowned A. Schild (AS) Caliber 1475 family. A. Schild was a giant of Swiss watchmaking, and the AS 1475 was one of the most robust and successful alarm movements ever produced. Its design was so reliable that it was famously copied by other nations for their own military and civilian watches. This is not the heart of an unknown watch; it is a celebrated, high-quality Swiss engine known for its durability and performance.

The Opportunity: A Project for the Passionate

This watch represents a rare and exciting opportunity for a skilled watchmaker or a passionate enthusiast. It is a complete, original, and unmolested example of a genuinely scarce model. The dial and hands are in exceptional original condition, forming the perfect foundation for a restoration project. A watch with this combination of features, from a major brand, would cost thousands. This is your chance to resurrect a unique piece of 1970s horological history and own something truly special.

Condition Report & Specifications:

Please review the following details and all photos carefully. This watch is sold strictly as-is for project, parts, or repair.

• Brand: Nelson

• Era: Circa 1970s

• Origin: Swiss Made

• Movement: Believed to be a Swiss A. Schild (AS) 1475 family caliber. THE MOVEMENT IS NOT RUNNING.

• Complications: Mechanical Alarm, World-Timer Bezel, Dual Crowns

• Case: Chrome-plated base metal. Shows heavy wear, pitting, and scratches consistent with its age. Please see photos for detail.

• Caseback: Screw-down stainless steel.

• Crystal: Acrylic. Heavily scratched and scuffed, requires replacement.

• Dial & Hands: Appear to be in excellent original condition with no visible water damage or peeling.

• Dimensions:

• Band: None. Watch head only.

• Sale Condition: SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS. NON-FUNCTIONAL. FOR PROJECT, PARTS, OR REPAIR. NO RETURNS.

Don't miss the chance to own and resurrect this unique piece of 70s horological history. This is the project you've been waiting for. Happy shopping!

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Condition: Pre-owned - Good

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.