Nivada Ref. 36099 Cal. FE 140, 1985

Clean 1980s Nivada Dress-Watch Character

The design is simple, elegant and practical, reflecting the understated style of traditional mechanical dress watches from the mid-1980s. This Nivada avoids heavy decoration and focuses on a clean wrist presence, making it suitable as a classic everyday vintage watch or as an affordable Swiss mechanical dress piece.

Original Dial with Timeless Simplicity

The dial has a balanced vintage appearance, with the Nivada signature giving the watch a clear Swiss identity. The dial close-up shows a straightforward layout focused on readability, supported by slim hands and a refined dress-watch look. Its simple design makes the watch versatile and easy to pair with formal or casual clothing.

Ref. 36099 Case and Wearable Proportions

The case has a classic dress-watch profile, with clean side lines, a practical crown and comfortable vintage proportions. The side-view photos show an elegant case shape rather than an oversized sports design, reinforcing the watch’s refined everyday character.

Manual-Winding FE 140 Movement

Inside is the Caliber FE 140, a manual-winding mechanical movement. This hand-wound construction gives the watch the traditional daily winding experience that many vintage collectors enjoy. The movement has been fully serviced, helping ensure reliable performance while preserving the mechanical charm of the watch.

All-Original and Ready to Wear

This Nivada Ref. 36099 is described as an all-original timepiece in very nice overall condition. It is fitted with a new high-quality leather strap, giving it a fresh and comfortable wrist presence while keeping the focus on the original vintage watch itself. Every function is working properly, making it ready to wear and enjoy with normal vintage-watch care.

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Collector Notes

This Nivada Ref. 36099 Cal. FE 140 is appealing because it combines Swiss vintage watchmaking, a traditional manual-winding movement and clean 1980s dress-watch styling. Its all-original condition, serviced FE 140 movement, new leather strap and understated Nivada design make it a strong choice for collectors looking for a vintage Nivada watch, a Swiss hand-wound dress watch or an affordable mechanical timepiece with everyday elegance.