Autran & Viala
Autran & Viala is a German watch brand. Its legal notice identifies Ickler GmbH in Pforzheim as supplier. The connection with Ickler cases makes it useful to distinguish brand, case manufacturer and movement when describing an example.
The manufacturer's range includes quartz and mechanical watches. Opera is presented as a quartz watch with a large date at twelve and small seconds at six. Cartouche 38 is presented as an automatic watch with an SW 200. These specifications concern the stated versions and should not be extended to every watch bearing the brand.
For identification, record reference, size, dial layout and actual calibre. Compare the correct model version before determining battery operation or automatic winding. Ickler's earlier company history does not automatically date an Autran & Viala watch. Examine crown, case back and any battery compartment, recording replacement parts and service information.
