Wycoflex by Wyler
Caliber WH 314
7 Jewels

"Wyler is a watch company founded by Paul Wyler in 1896 and was known for its rugged and shockproof movements and models. Paul Wyler gained seven patents for his innovations. In 1927 he invented the "Incaflex balance spring", which was resistant to impact, and in 1932 received a patent. The two spokes of the balance wheel had been made serpentine and of an elastic alloy. As a result, the pivot of the balance staff was better protected against lateral impact. Worldwide attention was attracted by a spectacular Wyler marketing campaign in 1956, when two watches were allowed to fall from the top of the Eiffel Tower and still functioned unchanged after the fall. The feat was repeated in 1962 in Seattle for the US market." -Wyler - Chronopedia
 
This vintage Wycoflex by Wyler is an attractive vintage wristwatch featuring a very pretty fancy inner bezel. The fancy white gold inner bezel is designed with textures that reflect and sparkle when hit by the light. The dial is a pie chart design- black lines on a beautiful patinaed silver-champagne- with mirrored rectangle indices with luminous ends, sword-style luminous hour and second hands, and a stick-style sweep second. The 32.8 mm bezel and case back are stainless steel. The exterior case back is marked Stainless Steel Back, 1162, W1007. This watch is from the late 1950s to early 1960s.

The Swiss movement is a WH 314 caliber base, has 7 jewels, is unadjusted, features an AS shield design, jeweled level, and is waterproof. This movement has an Incaflex balance spring, which was resistant to impact. The two spokes of the balance wheel had been made serpentine and of an elastic alloy. The balance wheel has arms that flex to absorb shock.

This attractive, fancy bezel wristwatch is completed with a black genuine leather two-piece strap with a silver colored clasp.

This will be a very cool, unique piece, to wear or to add to a collection!

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement:
Wyler Watch Co
Seven 7 Jewels
WH 314
Unadjusted
Swiss
KU
73

Case Back Signed:
Stainless Steel Back
1162
W1007

Wyler Watch Co
Swiss
6-1007

Measurements (mm):
Case: 33
Case with Crown: 36.5
Case Lug to Lug: 40.5
Case Thickness: 9.0
Lug Width: 17.6
Band Width 17.5

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
 
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The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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