Royce Skeleton Automatic | A 1970s Icon with the Swiss MSR T64 Caliber
The Golden Age of Mechanical Transparency!
In the early 1970s, Swiss Royce produced one of the first "skeleton" models, highlighting the inherent beauty of the mechanical watch.
This special edition, based on the MSR T64 automatic caliber, features a fully exposed skeleton structure—the gears, bridges, and balance bridge are visible, crafted like an engineering sculpture.
The gold-tone rotor bearing the Royce logo and the black-and-gold contrasting skeleton dial combine the mechanical elegance of the period with a modern edge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Since this product will be shipped within the European Union, you will not pay customs duties if you are within the EU.
Product Identification and Technical Data
Brand/Model: Royce Skeleton Automatic
Production Period: Circa 1974-1976
Caliber: MSR T64 (FHF 905 base, 22 jewels, Swiss Automatic)
Frequency: 21,600 A/h
Power Reserve: Approximately 42 hours
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 12.2 mm
Origin: Switzerland
Case Material: Stainless steel
Glass: Slightly domed acrylic crystal
Design and Aesthetic Highlights
Case Form: The characteristic "cushion" type of the 1970s; a brushed top surface combined with polished side lines.
Dial: Perfect symmetry with gold-tone skeleton bridges, a black-rimmed minute scale, and an open balance zone.
Hands: Phosphorescent-filled, baton-shaped, simple and clearly legible.
Crown: Original crown with the Royce emblem.
Strap: Newly fitted black leather, in period style; includes original Royce strap components.
Case Back: Glass case back; "ROYCE - SWISS" engraving visible on the gold rotor.
Condition Report and Collectible Value
The case, dial, and movement are in excellent condition; scratch-free acrylic glass, steel case back protecting the factory finish.
The movement has been professionally overhauled and fully serviced; it is in perfect working order.
Collection Context:
The Royce brand was a small but highly skilled Swiss manufacturer in the 1960s and 1970s.
Developed under the umbrella of the MSR group, the T64 caliber was at the heart of the "Swiss Skeleton Revival" movement of that period.
This model combines the brand's engineering heritage and aesthetic boldness; today, examples so well-preserved in original condition are extremely rare.
Final Word
Royce Skeleton Automatic (MSR T64) -
An elegant Swiss classic where visible mechanical harmony meets the design freedom of the 1970s.
It doesn't just measure time, it tells it.
Every gear, every bridge, and every screw speaks to the artistry of the mechanical watch.
The item you are viewing was manufactured in 1974-76.
Professionally overhauled and FULLY SERVICED (the movement is completely disassembled, its components cleaned, oiled, and adjusted), your watch will function flawlessly without any surprises. (It is maintenance-free for 3 years unless exposed to direct water or high humidity for extended periods.)
Item Condition: Tested, fully functional, and in working order.
