ARISTO Vintage Military Mens Swiss Watch c. 1940s Art Deco Patina Rare VTG

ARISTO Military Style Vintage Watch w. Mido Multiforts, despite their diminutive size, have established themselves as a coveted choice among connoisseurs of vintage timepieces, attributable to their economical attainability and the plethora of appealing dial variants they offer. As an alternative, this Aristo watch merits consideration, exuding an allure that competes with, and even expands upon, the charm of the Multiforts. Apart from a robust stainless steel case, its dial features a unique confluence of aesthetic subtleties.

The exterior track, a luminous silver band, consumes nearly half of the dial within which lumed Arabic numerals are applied. The central segment adheres to a more traditional aesthetic with a subdued silver matte finish.

Intriguingly, the dial's appearance shifts between a two-tone shiny/matte finish and a uniform silver shade, depending on the angle and intensity of sunlight it catches, enhancing its visual complexity. Unpolished stainless case measuring approximately 30mm (excluding crown) and 35mm from lug-to-lug with 16mm drilled lugs, screw-down caseback, inner case bracket, reverse caseback signed Aristo Import Co. Aristo Import Co signed A.

984 manual winding movement with 17 jewels. Original two-tone dial with a large shiny outer track containing lumed Arabic numerals, and the middle circle in matte silver, blued steel pencil handset, red sweep seconds hand. 16mm stainless steel jubilee bracelet with straight end links and butterfly clasp. The piece is in good condition but service history is not known. A service is recommended for optimal performance and accuracy. All images are part of the description.

---