Candino Ref. 104.52/1 , 1973

Color defines this 1973 Candino reference 104.52/1, with a dark green outer ring and bright red central seconds hand. The pale cream center carries the Candino name, while orange-red and gold-tone hour markers extend into the green perimeter. Its hand-wound 17-jewel movement sits in a broad silver-toned case, paired with black leather.

Green perimeter, cream center and red seconds

Fine pale minute lines run around the dark green outer band. The applied hour markers have warm gold-tone edges and orange-red inserts, with a longer paired arrangement at 12. Straight gold-tone hour and minute hands contrast with the vivid red seconds hand.

The cream center has 17 Jewels and Incabloc wording on the lower half, with Swiss Made at the edge. There is no date aperture. The central area retains the open layout of dress watches, while the colored ring gives this example a much livelier appearance than a plain light dial.

Broad brushed case and black leather

A wide brushed upper surface surrounds the raised round crystal, with a polished stepped band visible along the case side. The ridged crown projects from the right. Fine scratches and previous handling marks remain on the case and back.

The black leather strap has edge stitching and a light tan underside, with visible creasing and wear. Its original-versus-replacement status is unspecified. The back carries reference 104.52/1, Incabloc, Swiss Made and Stainless Steel Back wording; the complete case alloy is not separately established.

Seventeen-jewel hand-wound movement

The open movement shows decorated bridges, exposed winding wheels and a Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss inscription. Its manual construction has no automatic rotor. Regular winding is part of owning hand-wound watches, and this Candino uses the mechanism for a simple three-hand display without a calendar.

The movement is fully serviced and the watch includes a 12-month warranty. An exact caliber designation is not established by the supplied record.

Color and geometry from 1973

Candino's Swiss brand background dates to 1947, with this example belonging to its later mechanical production. The broad case, contrasting chapter ring and bright seconds hand show the more expressive side of 1970s wristwatches. Those visible details give reference 104.52/1 its individual character.