{"product_id":"vog-17-rubis-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch-1981","title":"Vog 17 Rubis, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1981","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Vog 17 Rubis dress watch from 1981 is a Men’s manual wind model with a blue-gray sunburst dial, applied Arabic numerals, framed date display and subsidiary seconds. Offered for sale with distinctive early-1980s character, it also carries visible 17 RUBIS and ANTICHOC markings and is fitted with a new brown leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVog 17 Rubis 1981 — graphic numerals and compact wrist presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 35 mm case and 40 mm lug-to-lug measurement give this Vog compact vintage proportions, while the broad cushion-shaped case makes the watch appear more substantial on the wrist. Its dark blue-gray dial contrasts strongly with pale applied numerals and hands, creating an immediately legible display. The 18 mm strap width adds visual balance and gives the watch a slightly more assertive stance than many smaller dress watches from the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlue-gray sunburst dial with applied Arabic numerals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial has a blue-gray sunburst finish that shifts in tone as light moves across the surface. Applied Arabic numerals occupy most hour positions and are paired with a fine printed minute track around the perimeter. The VOG signature sits below 12 o’clock with 17 RUBIS directly beneath it. This combination of large numerals, restrained branding and a dark dial gives the watch a practical, almost instrument-like clarity while retaining a dress-oriented appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFramed date, small seconds and pale baton hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA framed date aperture at 3 o’clock provides the calendar display, while a subsidiary seconds register is positioned at 6. ANTICHOC is printed above the seconds register and is clearly visible in the supplied image. The hour and minute hands are broad, pale baton forms that remain easy to read against the darker dial, with the separate seconds hand completing a traditional manual-wind layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCushion-shaped case with a rounded polished bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exterior combines a broad, softly squared case body with a round dial opening and polished circular bezel. This contrast between angular outer architecture and a conventional round display is one of the watch’s strongest period details. Light age-related surface marks are visible around the bezel and case edges, consistent with normal vintage use. The exact case material is not confirmed in the supplied data, so no stainless-steel or plated-case claim is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRidged crown suited to the winding routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prominent ridged crown sits at 3 o’clock and provides practical grip for winding and setting. Its relatively generous size suits a manual-wind watch, where the crown forms part of regular ownership rather than serving only for occasional adjustment. No crown signature is clearly visible in the photograph, so the listing does not describe it as signed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew brown leather strap with contrast stitching\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a new high-quality brown leather strap with a crocodile-embossed texture and light contrasting stitching. Its warm color softens the cool blue-gray dial and silver-tone case, while the 18 mm width gives the strap enough presence to balance the broad cushion form. The strap is adjustable and is treated as a replacement component, while the watch itself is confirmed as retaining all original watch components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManual-wind movement with 17 RUBIS and ANTICHOC markings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe watch is confirmed as manual wind, but no caliber designation is supplied, so none is inferred. The dial clearly states 17 RUBIS and ANTICHOC, allowing those visible specifications to be presented without assumptions about the exact movement family. Regular hand winding gives the watch a direct mechanical ownership routine. Buyers comparing similar pieces can explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/manual-wind-vintage-watches\"\u003emanual-wind vintage watches with small-seconds character\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEarly-1980s design built around readability and shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDated to 1981, this Vog combines several design elements associated with practical mechanical watches of the period: a shaped case, prominent Arabic numerals, a framed date aperture and a separate seconds register. Rather than relying on decorative excess, the watch creates identity through proportion and contrast. Collectors interested in the maker can browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/vog-vintage-watches\"\u003eVog vintage watches with distinctive period dial layouts\u003c\/a\u003e for related examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServiced condition, originality and ownership details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is confirmed as serviced and fully operational, with all original watch components retained. The brown leather strap is new and is not presented as an original period component. The dial remains highly legible, with light age-related character visible under close inspection, while the case carries normal signs of use. No box or papers are included. A 12-month warranty accompanies the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Rubis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition\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\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1981 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 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":"Vog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44494212661313,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/vog-17-rubis-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch-1981.webp?v=1788032744","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/vog-17-rubis-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch-1981","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}