1960's Rone Automatic Chrome Cased Watch
With a Cal 1213 ETA automatic movement and a lovely champagne dial this Rone Automatic is a fine quality watch, gold Arabic numerals interspersed with stylised batons, matching hands, and red sweep seconds - Chromed brass 33mmx43mm case.
History
Origins (1920s): The Rone trademark was first registered in Switzerland in 1921, followed by a UK registration in 1951.
The British Connection: Rone was closely associated with the Neale family, the owners of the iconic London jeweler Bravingtons. They imported and retailed these Swiss-movement watches to the UK market.
Mid-Century Peak (1940s–1970s): The brand gained popularity with accessible, stylish timepieces. They used high-quality components, utilizing reliable ébauches from Swiss movement makers like FHF (Fontainemelon) and shock protection systems like Incabloc.
Notable Models: Popular vintage lines included the Rone Sportsmans, Rone Countryman, Rone Fifteen, and Rone Seventeen.

