Cauny Prima – Swiss Made Automatic (1970s)

Cauny is a historic Swiss watch brand founded in the 1920s. During the mid-20th century, the brand gained strong popularity throughout Southern Europe and Latin America, offering reliable and stylish mechanical watches comparable in quality to Enicar, Certina, Roamer, and Tissot. The “Prima” line represented the brand’s higher-grade models, fitted with well-constructed Swiss movements and refined finishing details.

This example features its original Cauny stainless steel bracelet and a silver sunburst dial with red hour marker accents. Inside is the Synchron 41 (A. Schild based) 17-jewel automatic movement, known for its durability and ease of long-term servicing.

Technical Details:

• Origin: Swiss Made

• Movement: Synchron 41 automatic, 17 jewels (A. Schild family)

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day-date

• Case Material: Stainless steel

• Case Shape: Cushion style, 1970s period design

• Dial: Silver sunburst with red index accents

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Bracelet: Original Cauny stainless steel bracelet

• Era: 1970s

Condition:

The watch is in working condition and shows authentic vintage patina consistent with age. No modern restoration or refinishing. An honest and original vintage piece.