1974 Spaceman Audacieuse White
Ref: 46617/7
Specification
Reference : Audacieuse White
Movement : Manually Wound
Age : 1971/1980
Specific Age : Circa. 1974
Case Size : 37.5mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 38mm
Lugs : Integrated
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Chrome
Service History : Unknown
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as watch only and therefore comes with no box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original bracelet and clasp and is in all original condition, the crystal does feature a crack as photographed. The watch is running but has no known service history.
The Watch
Designed by Andre Le Marquand, a designer, and artist who has the “spaceman” featured in the Modern Art Museum of New York. It is a unique design inspired I am sure of the spaceman helmet. He Introduced the watch in 1974 The case is chrome plated, the dial-in white is simple and stylish, it has broad hands, a bright orange second hand and markers at the 12, 3 and 9 with a date window at 6. Spaceman Audacieuse sits on the dial in a futuristic font, a nice touch. It reminds me of my childhood watching the Gerry Anderson sci-fi series like Joe 90 or Space 1999. Inside we have a 17 Jewel AS hand-wound movement. Fitted with a brushed and polished integrated bracelet.
Personal Note
This will certainly not be to everyone's taste but I absolutely love this watch! It is so clearly of the era where space exploration was huge, it is having a bygone era on your wrist and feeling what that excitement must have been like.