Vog 17 Rubis, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1981

Applied Arabic numerals and a blue-gray sunburst dial give this 1981 Vog 17 Rubis a clear graphic presence. A framed date at 3 o’clock sits alongside a traditional small-seconds register at 6. The hand-wound watch measures 35 mm across its cushion-shaped case and is fitted with a new brown leather strap with contrasting stitching.

Blue-Gray Dial with Date and Small Seconds

The sunburst finish changes tone with the light. Pale applied Arabic numerals occupy most hour positions, surrounded by a fine printed minute track. VOG appears beneath 12 with 17 RUBIS directly below it, while ANTICHOC sits above the seconds register.

A framed date aperture occupies 3 o’clock. Broad pale baton hour and minute hands stand against the darker dial, with a separate fine hand in the small-seconds register at 6. Light age-related character remains visible on close inspection, while the display stays clearly legible.

Cushion Case with Polished Circular Bezel

The broad softly squared body surrounds a round dial opening and polished circular bezel. It measures 35 mm across and 40 mm lug to lug, with an 18 mm strap connection. The shaped exterior gives the compact watch greater visual presence than a plain round case.

Light surface marks remain visible around the bezel and case edges. The case is silver-tone, but its exact material is not confirmed. A prominent ridged crown at 3 o’clock provides a grip for winding and setting. No clearly legible crown signature is visible.

New Brown Leather with Contrast Stitching

The new brown leather strap has a crocodile-embossed texture and light contrasting stitching. Its warm color balances the cool blue-gray dial and silver-tone case. The adjustable 18 mm strap is a replacement component, described separately from the original watch components.

Hand-Wound Movement and Present Condition

Manual winding powers the time display, subsidiary seconds and date. The dial’s 17 RUBIS and ANTICHOC inscriptions remain visible specifications of this example. Its exact caliber designation is not confirmed.

This Vog is supplied fully serviced and fully operational, with its original watch components retained. A 12-month warranty accompanies the watch; no box or papers are included.