Product Details
＋WYLER WATCH CO.
Paul Wyler, born in Basel, Switzerland, he was a pioneer since 1896 in the development of the balance. “His aim was to improve its reliability and sturdiness and make his timekeepers available to a greater number of consumers.”
After two decades of work, in 1924, Paul Wyler and his brother Alfred founded their own brand. In 1927, Paul Wyler patented his ‘Incaflex’ invention and Incaflex would soon become famous in the watch world.
The word Incaflex involved a balance made from a single piece of metal, thus making it strong, while its resistance to shocks was guaranteed by two half-spiral symmetrical arms that were reversed and that were joined at the center of the circumference of the balance. This gave surprising flexibility to the balance, and a large degree of shock absorption.
Paul Wyler continued with more studies and developments in the watchmaking art, he received nine more patents for balances with flexible arms, watch cases made in two or three pieces, innovations in materials, a pressure automatism principle, and advances in water-resistance.
"Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall."
WYLER
Incaflex
Dynawind
Heavy Duty 660
This is a very nice timepiece! It is a Wyler Incaflex Dynawind Heavy Duty 660 wristwatch dated from the 1960's.
It is an automatic (self-wind) watch, powered with an original Wyler movement caliber ETA 2472, 17 jewels, sweep-second, date indicator, Swiss made. Date: set by changing 24h.
Wyler-Incaflex: shock protection by elastical spiral balance spokes.
Cased in a 35mm round case and very traditional lugs design, it features a coin edge bezel that currently rotates bidirectionally, all in stainless steel. The signed crown is located at 4.
After 60 years, it still has the beautiful original sunburst silver dial with silver Arabic Numerals, silver hour marks and luminous matching hands. The black date indicator is located at 3. The dial is signed with "Wyler Incaflex" on top and "Dynawind Heavy Duty 660" on the bottom.
The watch is coming with a vintage black rubber waterproof two-piece strap.
This wristwatch is in great condition, it is a very good looking watch. Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
Wyler Incaflex
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Unadjusted
WH 217 R
ETA 2472
Swiss
Case Back Markings:
WYLER
Swiss
0029-145
9-8183/2D
Stainless Steel Case
Wyler Lifeguard
8183/2D - 1168M
Measurements (mm):
Case 35
Case w/Crown 38.6
Case Lug to Lug 42.3
Case Thickness 11.4
Lug Width 18
Band Width 19
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.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3553
Paul Wyler, born in Basel, Switzerland, he was a pioneer since 1896 in the development of the balance. “His aim was to improve its reliability and sturdiness and make his timekeepers available to a greater number of consumers.”
After two decades of work, in 1924, Paul Wyler and his brother Alfred founded their own brand. In 1927, Paul Wyler patented his ‘Incaflex’ invention and Incaflex would soon become famous in the watch world.
The word Incaflex involved a balance made from a single piece of metal, thus making it strong, while its resistance to shocks was guaranteed by two half-spiral symmetrical arms that were reversed and that were joined at the center of the circumference of the balance. This gave surprising flexibility to the balance, and a large degree of shock absorption.
Paul Wyler continued with more studies and developments in the watchmaking art, he received nine more patents for balances with flexible arms, watch cases made in two or three pieces, innovations in materials, a pressure automatism principle, and advances in water-resistance.
"Wyler gained worldwide notoriety with a spectacular marketing stunt in 1956, when two watches were dropped from the top of the Eiffel Tower and continued to function after the fall."
WYLER
Incaflex
Dynawind
Heavy Duty 660
This is a very nice timepiece! It is a Wyler Incaflex Dynawind Heavy Duty 660 wristwatch dated from the 1960's.
It is an automatic (self-wind) watch, powered with an original Wyler movement caliber ETA 2472, 17 jewels, sweep-second, date indicator, Swiss made. Date: set by changing 24h.
Wyler-Incaflex: shock protection by elastical spiral balance spokes.
Cased in a 35mm round case and very traditional lugs design, it features a coin edge bezel that currently rotates bidirectionally, all in stainless steel. The signed crown is located at 4.
After 60 years, it still has the beautiful original sunburst silver dial with silver Arabic Numerals, silver hour marks and luminous matching hands. The black date indicator is located at 3. The dial is signed with "Wyler Incaflex" on top and "Dynawind Heavy Duty 660" on the bottom.
The watch is coming with a vintage black rubber waterproof two-piece strap.
This wristwatch is in great condition, it is a very good looking watch. Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
Wyler Incaflex
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Unadjusted
WH 217 R
ETA 2472
Swiss
Case Back Markings:
WYLER
Swiss
0029-145
9-8183/2D
Stainless Steel Case
Wyler Lifeguard
8183/2D - 1168M
Measurements (mm):
Case 35
Case w/Crown 38.6
Case Lug to Lug 42.3
Case Thickness 11.4
Lug Width 18
Band Width 19
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.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
Please view our other listings.
Thank you for looking!
WA-3553
