The automatic Technos Technabird is a striking design using good components. Model reference 1407.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
There is no database of Technos models that we are aware of, but the movement was in production from 1970 and we have found an image of the same model which was engraved as a presentation watch in 1974, so circa 1972 feels correct.
CONDITION
The Technos name was registered in 1924, and ran as an independent company until 1977 when they joined Edox and later Certina. All of these companies were struggling during what is now called the quartz crisis, so they had some safety in numbers. Before this they made some excellent watches, and some fetch thousands now. The Technabird is not a well documented model, partly due to scarcity. The case is in two pieces and the movement comes out via the front. That movement is an ETA 25 jewel automatic, calibre 2630, signed for Technos. It has a day wheel in English and a quick set date, which is working correctly as the rest of the watch is. The case has a few small marks but is overall very good for circa 50 years old. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.5 mm
Width without crown 36.5 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 36.5 mm
Case Thickness 10.8 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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