1960s Bucherer 6865 Blue Dial Manual
Reference: 6865
Movement: AS 1686 (17 Jewels)
Movement Type: Manual
Complications: Sweep Second
Case Type: Full Stainless Steel Screwback
Case Size: 34mm
Quality vintage watches with blue dials in good condition are surprisingly hard to find, so I was happy when I tracked down this Bucherer example. The AS 1686 movement isn’t the prettiest, but it’s reliable and keeps good time. The movement is retained with a simple stamped steel case ring - not my favorite arrangement, as the movement tends to want to fall out when you’re trying to regulate it in the dial up position with the case back off.
*Please note that visible serial numbers on the case and movement have been partially or fully hidden with AI masking.