1930s French Art Deco Bakelite Mechanical Fob Watch

A striking example of early 20th-century industrial design, this 1930s French Art Deco mechanical fob watch captures the bold, functional elegance of the era. Housed in a glossy black Bakelite case with a chrome-plated bezel, this piece showcases the distinctive geometry and material innovation characteristic of Art Deco style.
Originally designed as a fob or utility watch, it features a durable fabric strap with a metal buckle, allowing it to be worn on a belt, hung from a loop, or attached to a uniform—common among nurses, railway workers, and drivers of the time.
The dial is a classic 1930s design, featuring stylized Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and luminous hands for legibility. The face is protected by a domed crystal set into a chrome bezel that seamlessly integrates into the case.
This watch is powered by a manual wind mechanical movement, typical of quality French craftsmanship of the period. While unbranded on the dial, the design and construction are consistent with watches produced by respected French manufacturers such as Bayard, LIP, or JAZ.
 
Origin: France
Era: Circa 1930s
Style: Art Deco
Movement: Manual wind mechanical
Case Material: Black Bakelite with chrome-plated bezel
Dial: Cream-toned with Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and sub-seconds dial
Strap: Black fabric loop with adjustable buckle
B546
 
This timepiece is a rare and functional piece of design history - ideal for collectors of Art Deco objects, vintage utility watches, or French horology.