{"product_id":"tona-tank-cream-dial-small-second-1950s-n-o-s","title":"Tona Tank Cream Dial Small Seconds - 1950s N.O.S.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent example from the Tona manufacture, whose designs remained highly confidential. \u003cbr\u003eVery few examples are still in circulation today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacture was founded by Tona (Toni) Cavelti, a craftsman and designer, with a simple yet complex idea for the time: to create a true measuring instrument, beyond the wristwatch associated with a form of fashion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacture was established in the Jura Arc region. \u003cbr\u003eTona wanted to stand out from the \"case fitters\" and thus design the cases and dials themselves. \u003cbr\u003eThe assembly was intended to be artisanal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their robustness, watches from the Tona manufacture were often assembled and mounted by a single watchmaker from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have an example dating from the 1950s, in NOS (New Old Stock) condition.\u003cbr\u003eThis example was part of a watch stock, some other examples of which were intended for German forces.\u003cbr\u003eThey were never worn or distributed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its age, the watch still shows tiny micro-defects caused by its transport and storage for nearly 100 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the strap has been changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical movement, manual winding.\u003cbr\u003eMovement revised, optimal deviations and amplitudes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase dimensions: 24mm (with crown) \/ 37mm (lug to lug)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed metal case, intact.\u003cbr\u003eChromed metal bezel, showing tiny imperfections (see photos)\u003cbr\u003eSlightly curved lugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream-silver dial, magnificent depending on the lighting.\u003cbr\u003eBlued cathedral-style hands, slight patina.\u003cbr\u003eSmall seconds at 6 o'clock.\u003cbr\u003eArabic numeral indices, pastel mint shade.\u003cbr\u003eInternal minute track. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew brown cowhide leather lamella strap.\u003cbr\u003eSteel pin buckle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely rare example, especially in this state of preservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57836661539080,"sku":null,"price":670.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/6404\/6088\/files\/L2170668.jpg?v=1779020514","url":"https:\/\/oneofonewatchclub.com\/en\/products\/tona-tank-cream-dial-small-second-1950s-n-o-s","provider":"One of One","version":"1.0","type":"link"}