Record Triple Calendar Moonphase Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Record Watch Co. Datofix Triple Calendar Moonphase

Produced during the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Record Genève Datofix remains one of the most charming and undervalued complicated watches of the period. This particular example is especially desirable, featuring a beautifully preserved 18-carat rose gold case paired with a wonderfully warm pink-toned dial that exudes vintage elegance.

 

The dial is exceptionally attractive, with applied hour markers and slender faceted hands that perfectly complement the rich tone of the rose gold case. The harmonious colour palette gives the watch an understated sophistication and an undeniable presence on the wrist.

 

Record Genève produced watches of remarkably high quality during this era, and the brand’s movements and finishing were held in particularly high regard. The company shared close ties with Longines through the Longines-Wittnauer group, and the level of craftsmanship found in these watches often rivals that of far more widely recognised names.

 

Finding a Datofix in such honest condition is increasingly difficult, but locating one in 18-carat rose gold is exceptionally rare. Examples like this seldom appear on the market, making it a particularly exciting addition for collectors who appreciate the more obscure corners of Swiss watchmaking.

 

The watch has recently undergone a full service and is running beautifully. As with all vintage calendar and moonphase complications, it is important to appreciate these watches for what they are. They were never designed to deliver modern quartz precision or Apple Watch accuracy. Instead, they offer something far more rewarding: mechanical artistry, historical significance, and the simple pleasure of interacting with a beautifully engineered object from another era.

 

Every glance at the wrist reveals another detail to admire, whether it is the warm rose gold case, the elegant dial furniture, or the wonderfully romantic complication itself. This is a watch that delivers charm in abundance and serves as a reminder that some of the finest vintage watches remain quietly hidden from the mainstream.