Item Report
Helbros Colorama Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By: Helbros
Style: Contemporary Fashion Watch
Origin: United States (Helbros brand, originally a Swiss-American company)
Materials: Stainless steel, glass (possibly mineral glass), synthetic strap (likely vinyl or faux leather)
Age: circa 1995-2010
Condition: Good (visible wear to bezel and crystal, light scratches, untested running condition)
Value: $15–$35 USD (auction liquidation estimate)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Marked 'HELBROS Since 1913' and 'COLORAMA' on dial; model number '2115' at dial bottom.
Date: 2025-06-13 11:43:26.443114
Description:
This is a Helbros 'Colorama' wristwatch with a bold red dial and matching red strap. The watch has a polished stainless steel case featuring a mounted bezel with decorative rivet accents. The face is marked with large, stylized numerals and luminous hour and minute hands, and there is a magnified date window at the 3 o'clock position. Helbros is a historic watch company, established in 1913, known for producing affordable dress and fashion watches throughout the 20th century. This particular model has a sporty and colorful design, likely produced in the late 1990s or early 2000s. The serial or model number '2115' appears at the bottom of the dial.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A fun and colorful fashion watch from the Helbros brand, suitable for casual wear or as a collectible from the late 20th-century wave of bold, affordable timepieces. Some visible scratches and wear to the case and crystal, but overall complete and still has collector appeal for vintage fashion watch enthusiasts.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images are provided. The primary image shows the full face and case condition. There is visible surface scratching and some loss of original luster
- particularly near the lower bezel and the crystal. No box
- paperwork
- or additional band shown.
Provenance:
No documentation of provenance is provided.
Condition:
Good (visible wear to bezel and crystal, light scratches, untested running condition)
Identification Score: 98%
The watch is clearly marked as a Helbros Colorama, with distinct branding and features. The model and brand are well-supported by the text and design elements visible.
Authenticity Score: 93%
All visible features are consistent with genuine Helbros watches from this period. Some minor surface wear is as expected for authentic examples. No signs suggest this is a reproduction or counterfeit.
Image Memory Note
Red-dial fashion watch by Helbros, with decorative bezel rivet motif, magnified date window, and some noticeable surface wear; model 'Colorama', likely late 1990s–2000s.
Keywords
Helbros, Colorama, wristwatch, stainless steel, fashion watch, vintage, United States, collectible, 1990s, red dial
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