Vintage Jufrex Coccinelle Swiss Scarab Beetle Pendant Watch, 1960s–70s 17-Jewel Mechanical Opening Wing Novelty Watch, 24" Box Chain

The elytra — the hard outer wings — split open to reveal a silver sunburst dial signed "Jufrex 17 Jewels Coccinelle Swiss," a 17-jewel mechanical movement housed inside a gold-tone scarab beetle pendant. Coccinelle novelty watches were produced by Swiss makers in the 1960s and 70s as wearable objects of pure delight — the kind of piece that exists at the intersection of horology and jewelry. Stamped "Aluminum Cicada Watch MOVT 834/86 Swiss" on the reverse; listed untested but the mechanical movement may run with servicing.

Materials: Aluminum and gold-tone base metal, Swiss mechanical movement

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: "Jufrex 17 Jewels Coccinelle Swiss" on dial; "Aluminum Cicada Watch MOVT 834/86 Swiss" on caseback
• Style / design notes: Scarab/beetle form, opening wing mechanism reveals watch dial, gold-tone crown at base, box chain
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: 17-jewel Swiss mechanical movement — untested, may need service
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition with a few scrapes and wear across the piece; see images 
• Measurement: Pendant 1" x 1.5"; chain 24"

Collected by Mineral and Matter