A bold 1970s Technos Technabird with brushed steel case, blue dial and Italian day-date detail

Technos was founded in 1900 in Welschenrohr, Switzerland, by Melchior Gunzinger. The brand built a strong reputation for producing reliable, affordable mechanical watches throughout the early 20th century. Technos gained particular popularity in South America, where it became a household name. Despite challenges during the quartz crisis, the brand endured through international ownership changes. Today, Technos remains known for accessible timepieces with Swiss heritage and enduring appeal.

What's on Offer

This Technos Technabird Ref. 1407 is a brilliant example of bold 1970s design, with its wide, TV-style case and sharply brushed stainless steel bezel giving it a distinctly architectural feel. The case has real presence, framing a deep blue dial with a clean, satin finish.

Applied baton indices are paired with lume pips at each hour, while the chunky hands retain visible lume, ensuring legibility in low light. A central seconds hand keeps the layout balanced and functional.

At 3 o’clock, the day-date aperture adds practicality. The “GIO” marking on the day wheel is Italian (Giovedì, meaning Thursday), suggesting this was produced for or sold in the Italian market — a nice period detail collectors appreciate.

Powered by the reliable ETA 2630 automatic movement and finished on its integrated steel bracelet, this is a confident, design-led vintage piece with strong character.