We came across this interesting watch during our endless search for my next vintage timepiece. Its a 1950s Cyma Triplex available at The Vintage Wrist Watch Company (a favourite supplier of mine). We were already familiar with the Cyma brand, as we have had a few pass through our hands over the years. However, we…Read more
Category: Cyma
Collecting Swiss vintage watches: 10 mid-range brands worth exploring
Collecting vintage Swiss watches is a passion that brings history, style, and personal satisfaction. Many collectors begin in the low to mid-range price bracket, roughly between £250 and £2,000. In this guide, we explore ten desirable Swiss watch brands that offer a strong heritage, reliable movements, and potential for appreciation. We share our insights and…Read more
Art Deco, Cyma Watersport wristwatch, 1930s.
This is a classic Art Deco Cyma Watersport wristwatch in 9ct gold, dating to 1937. The dial has a nice, even patina, with no signs of restoration, which gives no doubt to its originality. The Art Deco Arabic numerals sit inside the outer-minute tracking, which is mirrored in the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock….Read more
What are tropical dial watches?
A tropical dial watch is a vintage watch that has undergone a colour change on its dial. Exposure to sunlight, humidity, and other environmental factors typically causes this colour change. These conditions occur frequently in the tropics, hence the name. Today, some vintage watch collectors highly value tropical dial watches. To be honest, we are…Read more
1950s Cyma bumper automatic wristwatch
This vintage Cyma bumper automatic wristwatch exudes character. The Cyma brand is well-respected amongst vintage watch collectors. The watch, which dates from the 1950s, has aged well, and it keeps good time. The dial is branded Cymaflex, which was a proprietary shock protection system developed by Cyma in the late 1930s. Cyma Joseph and Theodore…Read more