Mortima 1960s Upcycled Pocket Watch Bracelet – Gold-Plated Mechanical Charm Watch

A truly unique upcycled vintage timepiece, this creation transforms a 1960s Mortima mechanical pocket watch into an elegant bracelet watch, entirely crafted in gold-plated metal. The piece is designed as a charming orb-like sphere, opening to reveal a miniature dial with a radiant sunburst pattern, a hallmark of 1960s watchmaking aesthetics. Housing a mechanical movement with 17 jewels, it also features antimagnetic protection, a technical innovation of the era that safeguarded timekeeping accuracy against magnetic fields. This piece embodies both the creativity of upcycling and the charm of a bygone horological era.

Key Features
Brand: Mortima
Model: Mechanical bracelet watch – upcycled pocket watch charm
Decade: 1960s
Movement: Mechanical – 17 jewels – antimagnetic
Case: Fully gold-plated – orb/ball charm style
Dial: Miniature sunburst interior design
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Style: Upcycled pocket watch into bracelet charm

About Antimagnetic Watches

During the mid-20th century, advances in technology exposed wristwatches to stronger magnetic fields in everyday life (from radios, appliances, and later, computers). Magnetism could easily disrupt the delicate balance wheel and hairspring of mechanical watches, causing them to run inaccurately. To combat this, manufacturers like Mortima developed antimagnetic constructions, using alloys and protective engineering to ensure precise timekeeping. This feature, proudly indicated on dials of the era, became a mark of technical innovation and reliability.

About Mortima

Mortima, a French watch brand founded in the 1950s, became known for producing robust and affordable mechanical watches with a touch of style. Their timepieces often carried technical features such as antimagnetic protection and jeweled movements, making them both practical and durable. This upcycled 1960s model reflects Mortima’s heritage while being reimagined into a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet watch, marrying vintage craftsmanship with modern creativity.