Basis Watch Co. 1J Lucerne ladies' wrist watch with date, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, distinctive 2-tone brown metal dial with a subtle cross pattern that presents as light & dark brown when it catches the light, raised gold markers with white enamel inserts, white-marked minute markers and a white-bordered date aperture at 3 o'clock, date display has black numbers on a white background, dial has a few small specks of discoloration, heavy gold steel baton style hands and a gold sweep second hand, handsome yellow base metal (YBM) & stainless steel (SS) rectangular tonneau-shaped water-resistant case with a sloping smooth polish bezel around the oval glass crystal and further sloping details on the top & bottom of the case that support the hidden lugs, case is showing normal even wear with a few small dark spots of discoloration and some light scuffing on the crystal, measures approx. 28mm wide x 32mm lug to lug x 11mm thick (crystal included), deeply textured dark brown leather strap band. A very eye-catching mechanical movement watch from the 1970s, running great & still attractive despite the small cosmetic flaws, in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: 1970s
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Company:
Basis Watch Co.
- Jewels: 271J
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Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: Lucerne
- Movement Details: date display
- Dial Material:
metal
- Dial Color: brown/tan
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Dial Details:
2-tone pattern
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Hand Style:
baton - heavy, sweep second hand
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Case Style:
rectangular, tonneau-shaped
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Case Material:
Base Metal - Yellow, Metal - Stainless Steel
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Case Details:
water resistant (WR), hidden lugs
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Case Width, without crown:
28mm (1.10 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
32mm (1.26 inches)
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Case Thickness:
11mm (0.43 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
13mm
(1/2")
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Band Size:
6in. to 6.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: glass
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Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Ladies'
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of February 24th, 2026, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
We are happy to offer alternate band options for this watch. Please see the Band Options below to view the styles and additional charges for each option we can provide. The first option on the list will reflect the watch in the current configuration as shown in the photos. If you choose an upgraded option, we will send you a photo of the watch, on request, with the new band ahead of shipping so you can approve the upgraded finish.
Contact us with any further questions or for an estimate on any shipping delays.
Please note: if you add this watch with a crystal and/or band exchange option to your
shopping cart but later change your mind on the crystal and/or band selection type, you'll need to remove the watch from the cart in order to make a new selection. Once that is done, you can return to this page and add that new crystal and/or band combination to the cart. We apologize for the limitations to our system that prevent you from making that change within the shopping cart.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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