Cortebert Sport Ref. 9556, Cal. 697

Cortebert Sport Ref. 9556 Cal. 697 Vintage Watch from 1959

This Cortebert Sport Ref. 9556 is a characterful Swiss vintage watch from 1959, powered by the hand-wound Cortebert Caliber 697 movement. With its aged light dial, polished steel case, applied hour markers, and classic mid-century proportions, it offers the charm of a late 1950s sports dress watch with strong vintage personality.

Beautifully Aged Light Dial with Sport Signature

The dial has developed a distinctive natural patina, with a light champagne-silver base and visible speckling across the surface. This gives the watch an honest vintage look and makes each detail feel authentic to its age. The Cortebert signature is placed below 12 o’clock, with the “Sport” marking printed underneath, giving the dial a clean but recognizable identity.

The applied hour markers have a warm aged tone and are arranged in a balanced layout, with wider markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock. The 12 o’clock marker has a stepped design that adds extra visual interest, while the slim baton markers around the rest of the dial keep the watch elegant and readable.

The lower part of the dial is marked “17 Jewels” in red, a small but attractive detail that adds contrast to the otherwise softly aged dial. “Swiss Made” is visible at the bottom edge, reinforcing the watch’s original Swiss character.

Dauphine Hands and Domed Vintage Crystal

The watch features dauphine-style hands that match the period and give the dial a sharp mid-century look. Their faceted shape works well with the applied markers, creating a refined contrast against the aged dial surface. A thin central seconds hand completes the layout and keeps the design simple and practical.

The domed crystal adds depth to the front view and creates the soft reflections typical of vintage watches from this era. Together with the patinated dial, it gives the watch a warm and authentic appearance that modern watches rarely reproduce.

Polished Steel Case with Sporty Lugs

The stainless steel case has a polished finish, a rounded bezel, and sharply shaped lugs that give the watch more wrist presence than a standard dress watch. The lugs are slim but angular, adding a subtle sporty character that fits the Cortebert Sport name well.

From the side view, the case shows a classic vintage profile with a domed crystal rising above the bezel and a neat, compact mid-case. The ridged crown is easy to grip and visually suits the practical, hand-wound nature of the watch.

Hand-Wound Cortebert Caliber 697 Movement

Inside the watch is the Cortebert Caliber 697, a hand-wound Swiss mechanical movement with 17 jewels. The movement is signed “Cortebert”, “Cal. 697”, “Swiss Made”, and “17 Jewels”, with a warm copper-tone finish and visible jewel settings.

The movement layout is clean and traditional, with signed winding components and a classic manual-wind construction. This makes the watch especially appealing for collectors who appreciate original brand-signed vintage movements rather than generic unsigned calibers.

Brown Leather Strap and Everyday Vintage Style

The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap that pairs naturally with the aged dial and polished steel case. The warm leather tone softens the sportier case shape and gives the watch a versatile look suitable for casual wear, office use, or classic everyday styling.

A Collectible Cortebert Sport with Strong Vintage Character

This Cortebert Sport Ref. 9556 is a great choice for collectors looking for a vintage Swiss watch with authentic ageing, a signed mechanical movement, and a distinctive late 1950s design. The patinated dial, red “17 Jewels” text, applied markers, dauphine hands, polished steel case, and Cortebert Cal. 697 movement all give the watch a strong and memorable character.

A beautiful option for anyone searching for a Cortebert vintage watch, a 1959 Swiss sports dress watch, or a hand-wound mechanical watch with genuine mid-century charm and collector appeal.