Marvin Cal. 310, 1946

Dating to 1946, this Marvin Cal. 310 is a Swiss men’s dress watch with a gold-tone case, beige dial and a traditional hand-wound mechanical movement. Slim applied hour markers, fine hands and central seconds give it a restrained post-war appearance, while the polished bezel and slender lugs reinforce the watch’s formal, understated character.

Marvin Cal. 310 and hand winding

This manual-winding watch uses the Marvin Cal. 310 mechanical movement, providing hours, minutes and central seconds. The winding routine is part of the attraction for someone who enjoys a direct, daily connection with a vintage mechanical watch.

Beige dial and applied markers

The light beige dial carries the Marvin signature below 12 o’clock. Slim applied hour markers and fine hands keep the layout clear, with a central seconds hand providing the third timekeeping indication. That moving seconds hand brings more activity to the face than a two-hand dress watch, without disturbing the otherwise uncomplicated design.

A gold-tone post-war case

The case has a warm gold-tone appearance, a polished bezel, slim lugs and a practical crown. Its traditional profile fits the restrained design language of watches produced shortly after the Second World War. Gold-tone describes the finish rather than an established solid-gold material or plating specification. The acrylic crystal and leather strap are included in the original specification, while exact case dimensions remain unconfirmed.

The appeal of this 1946 Marvin

Marvin’s Swiss watchmaking background provides the context for this dress watch, while the 1946 date places it in the immediate post-war period. The beige dial, fine detailing and warm case tone form a coherent design rather than a heavily decorated one. Its appeal lies in those specific proportions and the Cal. 310, especially for a collector drawn to understated 1940s mechanical watches.

Service and warranty

This used vintage Marvin has been fully serviced and comes with a 12-month warranty. The hand-wound caliber, leather strap and dress-watch case give it a practical identity for careful wear.

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