{"product_id":"marvin-black-cal-m-560-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch","title":"Marvin Black, Cal. M. 560, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Marvin Black Dress Vintage Watch from 1956 is a Men’s Swiss manual wind timepiece powered by Cal. M. 560, featuring a factory-black dial, applied silver-tone markers and central seconds. This refined mid-century watch is offered for sale with a new brown leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarvin Black 1956 — First impression - 975867\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Marvin Black from 1956 presents the classic proportions of a mid-century Swiss dress watch with a particularly striking dark dial. The 37 mm case and 43 mm lug-to-lug length give it a confident presence for its era, while the 18 mm strap width keeps the overall balance elegant. The factory-black dial creates strong contrast against the silver-tone hands and applied markers, making the watch immediately legible and visually distinctive. Its clean time-only layout avoids unnecessary complications and lets the shape of the case, the dial finish and the original Marvin signature define the character. A warm brown leather strap adds a contemporary wearable touch while preserving the understated look of the watch head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarvin Black - Factory Black Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial is the most memorable element of this example. Its deep black surface is kept deliberately simple, with applied silver-tone hour markers arranged around a fine outer minute track. The marker at 12 o’clock is doubled, providing an immediate visual reference, while the remaining markers use tapered baton forms that reinforce the elegant 1950s aesthetic. The Marvin crown emblem and MARVIN name are positioned neatly below 12, leaving the lower half of the dial free of text. This restrained composition gives the watch a formal, balanced appearance and allows the contrast between the dark dial and bright metal furniture to remain the central visual theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlack 975867 - Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch uses slim silver-tone dauphine-style hour and minute hands together with a fine central seconds hand. Their sharp, elongated geometry suits the applied markers and keeps the display visually light. The minute hand reaches toward the outer track, while the shorter hour hand remains clearly distinguishable against the black background. Light age-related character is visible on the hand surfaces, but this is consistent with the watch’s vintage presentation and does not disturb readability. The central seconds arrangement also gives the dial a sense of movement without introducing a subsidiary register or other visual interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarvin Black - Slim Silver-Tone Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case has a traditional round form with a narrow polished bezel and long, tapered lugs. At 37 mm, it is relatively generous for a 1956 dress watch, yet the low-profile architecture keeps it refined rather than bulky. The silver-tone exterior shows light scratches and surface wear from age and use, visible particularly along the bezel and lug edges. Because the exact case material is not confirmed in the supplied record, no stainless-steel or specific plating claim is made. The case remains proportionally well matched to the 18 mm strap and provides a clean frame for the black dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlack - Crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ridged crown is positioned at 3 o’clock and provides the practical grip required for regular manual winding and time setting. Its size is appropriate for the slim case and does not disturb the overall profile. The crown appears unsigned in the supplied photograph, so no signed-crown claim is made. As with many hand-wound watches of the period, interaction with the crown is part of the daily ownership experience and reinforces the mechanical character of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarvin Black Brown Leather Strap\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a new high-quality brown leather strap. Its warm color contrasts attractively with the black dial and silver-tone case, while the 18 mm width keeps the proportions faithful to the original design. The strap has a lightly textured surface and is adjustable for practical everyday wear. It is a replacement component and is therefore described separately from the watch itself, which is confirmed as retaining all original watch components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarvin Black 1956 - Swiss Manual Wind M. 560 with Central Seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe movement is identified in the supplied product record as the in-house Marvin Caliber M. 560, a Swiss manual-wind movement. No jewel count, frequency or power-reserve figure is added because those details are not provided or visible on the watch. The time-only configuration with central seconds keeps the movement’s role straightforward and consistent with the refined dress-watch format. This example has been serviced and is listed as fully operational, making it suitable for practical vintage ownership. Collectors comparing similar watches can explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/manual-wind-vintage-watches\"\u003emanual wind vintage watches with 1950s Swiss mechanical character\u003c\/a\u003e for other hand-wound designs from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeritage of the Marvin Black in Mid-1950s Swiss Dress Watch Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarvin was an established Swiss manufacturer with a long history of producing its own movements, and this 1956 example reflects the restrained design language associated with the era. The factory-black dial is especially effective because it departs from the more common pale silver and champagne dress-watch dials of the period while retaining traditional proportions and applied metal furniture. The result is a watch that feels formal, practical and visually distinctive without relying on ornament. Its 37 mm size, tapered lugs, simple three-hand layout and Marvin-signed dial place it firmly within mid-century Swiss watchmaking. Buyers interested in related pieces can browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/marvin-vintage-watches\"\u003eMarvin vintage watches with authentic mid-century Swiss design\u003c\/a\u003e for other examples from the brand’s mechanical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarvin Black 1956 — 12-Month Warranty, Worldwide Shipping Condition, Originality, Trust Signals\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Marvin is confirmed as serviced, fully operational and fitted with all original watch components. The brown leather strap is new and is not represented as an original period accessory. The black dial remains highly legible and visually strong, while the hands, markers and silver-tone case show light age-related wear consistent with a watch produced in 1956. The condition is presented transparently from the supplied photography rather than described as cosmetically perfect. No box or papers are included. The watch is supplied with a 12-month warranty and is available for worldwide shipping from Vintage Watch Studio. As with any vintage watch, water resistance should not be assumed unless separately tested and documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarvin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM. 560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDress Vintage Watch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1956 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePapers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Watch Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Marvin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44494214004801,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/marvin-black-cal-m-560-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch.webp?v=1788076727","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/marvin-black-cal-m-560-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}