Vintage Kienzle 1972 Munich Olympics Pocket Watch – 15 Jewels – Germany- Working

Up for sale is a rare and beautifully preserved Kienzle 15-Jewel Pocket Watch, officially commemorating the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. This is not just a timepiece, but a significant artifact from one of the most memorable Olympiads in history.

The watch features a crisp white dial adorned with the iconic “Strahlenkranz” (Radiant Crown) logo—the official spiral emblem of the ’72 Games. It includes a sub-seconds dial at the 6 o’clock position and elegant gold-tone Arabic numerals.

Condition & Performance

• Working Order: This watch is in perfect working condition, winding smoothly and keeping excellent time.

• Movement: A high-quality German-made Kienzle movement (Cal. 146b/15). It is remarkably clean, featuring 15 jewels and “Unadjusted” stamping.

• Cosmetics: The 50mm chrome-plated case is in great vintage shape with a classic pinstripe engine-turned design on the back. The dial is clean with very minimal aging.

• Crystal: Clear with no major scratches that distract from the view.

  The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $2500

Historical Context

The 1972 Munich Olympics were a turning point in modern design. Lead designer Otl Aicher created a “Rainbow Games” color palette and geometric symbols (the spiral logo seen on this dial) to project a new, optimistic image of Germany to the world. Kienzle, as a premier German clock and watchmaker founded in 1822, was a natural choice to produce these commemorative pieces. Owning this watch is owning a piece of that “Design Era.”

Shipping & Returns

• Shipping: Securely packed in a crush-proof box to ensure the mechanical movement is protected.

• Returns:60-day returns accepted.