Vintage Sovereign Self Winding Swiss Automatic Watch Black Dial Speidel Runs

Vintage Sovereign Swiss Self-Winding Automatic Watch — Black Dial A handsome mid-century Swiss mechanical watch with exactly the kind of untouched character vintage-watch collectors look for. The standout is its glossy black dial, accented by large applied 12, 3, 6 and 9 Arabic numerals, dagger-style markers, gold-tone hands and a distinctive red-tipped seconds hand. Open the case and the vintage Swiss pedigree continues. The automatic rotor is signed: SOVEREIGN WATCH COMPANY INC. BREVET + D.M. SWISS MADE — UNADJUSTED — ONE JEWEL The watch is fitted with a vintage Speidel expansion bracelet, giving the entire piece a period-correct mid-century appearance. Condition / Operation: The watch winds and ticks, but has NOT been serviced or tested for accuracy, power reserve or extended operation. It should therefore be purchased with the expectation that mechanical service will be required. The crystal has heavy scratching/wear and visible cracking, including significant damage around the lower portion. Case, dial, hands and bracelet show additional age-related wear. Please study the detailed photographs carefully. Despite the cosmetic wear, this is a compelling survivor: black dial, Swiss automatic movement, signed Sovereign mechanism and vintage Speidel bracelet all together in one watch. Sold as a vintage mechanical watch needing service/restoration. No claim of water resistance is made.