A very cool 1970s Space Age ITRACO Jumping Hour
This unworn watch is in excellent condition, but can show some minor defects due to storage and handling through the years.
Chromed case with a brushed finish
Smoked / bronze sunburst dial
Black hour and minute disks
Date
The caliber Tenor Dorly 1393 was a very high quality movement compared to the commonly find alternatives for these jump hour watches. These have been sold under different brands such as Tenor Dorly, Technos, Wittnauer, Waltham etc.
Interestingly, the dial indicates 17 jewels but the movement is a 21 jewels. These watches using generic parts and being sold by different brands, it is possible that the watch was upgraded with 21 jewels movement that were available when assembling instead of the planned 17 jewels.
The watch comes with it’s original strap but due to aging of the material, it disintegrate and leave black dust. I have therefore equipped the watch with a new black leather strap. The original one will of course also be provided.
The case measures 39mm without crown, 41mm lug to lug, 13mm thick with a 18mm lug width.
It is powered by a Swiss made automatic caliber TD 1393. It runs and keeps time. The service history is unknown.
