Description
The ticking mechanism of the 1961 Kulm filled the silent room with a steady, reassuring rhythm a sound unchanged for more than sixty years. The second hand swept smoothly across a subtly patinated dial as the watchmaker thought of Cuanillon & Cie in Biel, where skilled hands had placed seventeen rubies into the movement, each jewel serving to protect the gears from the wear of time. Now the watch lay polished on the bench, its date set neatly to the correct day and a black leather strap fastened snugly around its chrome-plated case, ready for a new chapter. The watchmaker lifted his pen, recorded the final notes in the KCLwatches register, and knew this tangible piece of history would soon grace the wrist of a new enthusiast, poised to mark time with renewed elegance.
History
The Kulm of 1961 was born in an era when Swiss makers balanced sturdy engineering with modest refinement. Produced by Cuanillon & Cie in Biel, this reference was aimed at professionals and discerning owners who wanted reliability over flash. Its seventeen-jewel movement was a mark of durable quality: rubies used not for show but to reduce friction and extend service intervals. The chrome-plated case and clean, slightly aged dial reflect a restrained design language of the early ’60s practical, enduring, and quietly confident. Over decades the Kulm kept to its original intent: a dependable daily companion that ages with character rather than surrendering to fashion.
Specifications
Model: KULM Incabloc
Reverence: 1631713
Serial number: Unknown / Not applicable
Year: 1961
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Fair/good original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition,
Condition dial: Simply fantastic zilver sunburst dial
Timepiece information: JD Kulm 1901 Bienne S.19.6, manual movement
Last service: 28-01-2026
functions: Time / date
Dimensions: 34×41mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
Description
The ticking mechanism of the 1961 Kulm filled the silent room with a steady, reassuring rhythm a sound unchanged for more than sixty years. The second hand swept smoothly across a subtly patinated dial as the watchmaker thought of Cuanillon & Cie in Biel, where skilled hands had placed seventeen rubies into the movement, each jewel serving to protect the gears from the wear of time. Now the watch lay polished on the bench, its date set neatly to the correct day and a black leather strap fastened snugly around its chrome-plated case, ready for a new chapter. The watchmaker lifted his pen, recorded the final notes in the KCLwatches register, and knew this tangible piece of history would soon grace the wrist of a new enthusiast, poised to mark time with renewed elegance.
History
The Kulm of 1961 was born in an era when Swiss makers balanced sturdy engineering with modest refinement. Produced by Cuanillon & Cie in Biel, this reference was aimed at professionals and discerning owners who wanted reliability over flash. Its seventeen-jewel movement was a mark of durable quality: rubies used not for show but to reduce friction and extend service intervals. The chrome-plated case and clean, slightly aged dial reflect a restrained design language of the early ’60s practical, enduring, and quietly confident. Over decades the Kulm kept to its original intent: a dependable daily companion that ages with character rather than surrendering to fashion.
Specifications
Model: KULM Incabloc
Reverence: 1631713
Serial number: Unknown / Not applicable
Year: 1961
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Fair/good original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition,
Condition dial: Simply fantastic zilver sunburst dial
Timepiece information: JD Kulm 1901 Bienne S.19.6, manual movement
Last service: 28-01-2026
functions: Time / date
Dimensions: 34×41mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
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