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Yes. Yes it is!Very cool.
Is that the new one that uses tritium tubes under the sapphire bezel insert?
We may need a lume shot!
Post your skin divers/skindivers!
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I'm enjoying this thread, and catching up on 15 pages of skindivers!
I just picked up the Longines Skindiver, a watch on my wish-list since it was introduced. Currently mounted on a weathered leather strap.
I like the tropic style rubber, particuarly for summer . Does anyone makes a tropic style band with a deployment clasp?
I don't believe a deployment buckle on the OEM rubber strap is possible, because of the tapered width, right?
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I just picked up the Longines Skindiver, a watch on my wish-list since it was introduced. Currently mounted on a weathered leather strap.
I like the tropic style rubber, particuarly for summer . Does anyone makes a tropic style band with a deployment clasp?
I don't believe a deployment buckle on the OEM rubber strap is possible, because of the tapered width, right?
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Glad to hear
FWIW, I’ve always swapped in deployant clasps with assorted tapered straps without issue, buying the clasp size that corresponds to the mm width at the narrower end (furthest from the lugs).
These are cheap (and comfortable) enough that they may be worth the experiment:
“iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm,12mm,14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm 22mm)”
Amazon.com: iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm,12mm,14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm 22mm): Clothing
Buy iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm 22mm) and other Watch Bands at Amazon.com. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
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Our first Zenith in the thread (if I recall correctly)
Some assorted history on the brand (beyond just the El Primero):
Zenith - Watch Wiki: The Best Watches and Watch Brands
Zenith brand review | Swiss Divers Watches
On swissdiverswatches.com you'll find comprehensive reviews & recommendations on Zenith watches and where to buy them online.
swissdiverswatches.com
Zenith History & Brand Review: 150 Years of Cutting-Edge Innovation
Swiss watch brand Zenith has featured top quality in-house movements since 1865. Learn more about Zenith's founder, history, and popular product models.
bespokeunit.com
A Concise History of Zenith Watches | The Loupe, TrueFacet
A brief history of Zenith watches, including a look at the the Zenith El Primero movement and why it was selected by Rolex to power the Daytona chronograph
www.truefacet.com
And some interesting stuff about some historical French (vs. Switzerland) manufacturing of some Zenith watches:
The resurrection of Besançon
Watchmaking? Ask anyone and they will most probably think of Switzerland, the watchmakers in Geneva and the Jura.
Zenith in Besancon
At various times in various threads, the subject of Zenith manufacture in Besancon has come up. Where can I find more infomration on this? For example, years of operation, models and numbers produced, etc. Is this is Rossler somewhere?
www.watchuseek.com
Looks like they had a variety of dive watch designs back in the day, many of which would fit our general skin diver vibe.
The S.58 and Sub Sea (A3630) models seems to get the most mention.
For Your Reference: Zenith S.58 — Rescapement
For Your Reference Everything you needed to know about the Zenith S.58 diver.
www.rescapement.com
A Closer Look At The Zenith S.58 Dive Watch
No, It’s Not Named After A Helicopter
curatedclassics.medium.com
Bring a Loupe: Unusual Vintage Watches From Zenith, Omega, Heuer, Certina, And More - HODINKEE
This week we will focus on some vintage watches that are a little off the beaten path. You know the names Zenith, Omega, and Heuer, of course, and their more famous models, but I bet you are much less familiar with the Zenith S.58 Diver, the Certina Argonaut, and the Montblanc chronograph we...
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1969 Zenith Sub Sea Diver (Ref. A3630)
Rare Movado Sub Sea Chronograph 206-704-501. the look of the Super Sub Sea chronodiver changed after Movado and Zenith were united in 1969 under their parent holding company, Mondia-Zenith-Movado. This of course was a banner year for horology, being the debut of the Zenith El Primero
www.craftandtailored.com
Divers Sub-sea | A3630 | Steel
This steel Zenith Divers' Sub (ref. A3630) is a classic vintage sports watch; purposeful and smart. With its Zenith-stamped, original Gay Fréres ladder bracelet and clasp, it very much looks the part.While this piece is undeniably attractive, it is the condition that stands out. Vintage sports...
www.acollectedman.com
Zenith Diver Black Dial ref A3630 on Gay Frères Ladder Bracelet
The dive watch that climbs the ladder… This is an amazing and original example of an early 70s Zenith dive watch. The black dial is is great condition with the applied Zenith star and applied hour markers with lume stripe. The dial has a broad white second chapter ring that adds to the watches...
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But if you browse the Google Images links, you’ll also come across some other interesting diver models from the brand, including the following.
Some diver chronographs (e.g., rare Pilot/Diver, A277):
Zenith El-Primero Pilot/Diver 3019PHC - Monochrome Watches
The watch we will show you today launches a new section here at Monochrome. A section exclusively focused on vintage watches. Why exclusively, and why vintage, you might wonder? Vintage watches are the watches of days gone by since they were manufactured in an era when mechanical was the only...
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Zenith A 277 Diver
I must say, that I am a sucker for the diver chronograph craze. For me, the Zenith A277 is one of the most photogenic watches I’ve come across, with its faded grey/blue dial and bezel, muscular case and elongated minute track and hour indices. This is the real deal, everything you would want in...
www.ssongwatches.com
Mercedes hands (33/02.1820.467):
TimeZone : Sales Corner » FSOT: ZENITH PILOT DIVER VINTAGE 1985
FSOT: ZENITH PILOT DIVER VINTAGE 1985
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World-time and dial-time bezels (A3634):
Zenith - Digging Deeper on a Zenith #2
Watchprosite- Team, First of all, sorry for the delay. I had a very hard time trying to crack open the case of our today s subject. I want to say a warm thank you to my
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Zenith ref A3634 Steel Automatic 37mm 1970s Blue Dial World Time Diver Date on Original Ladder Bracelet in Fine Original Vintage Condition - The Watch Gallery
A seriously rare vintage sport model in all original condition that you may never see again
www.thewatchgallery.com.au
FS - Zenith Ref A3634 **REDUCED again $3,200* | Omega Forums
For Sale, my Zenith diver Reference A3634 Asking US$ 3900 or BEST offer (word on price below) Dial: fantastic blue sunburst dial — essentially...
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62MAS-like dial:
Rare Zenith Diver
I do not really like to use the term 'rare'. But i think it is appropriate in this case. I found this Zenith diver with the 2542 PC movement. On some french forum i read that it was made in Besancon, France in the 60s. And not in Switzerland. Or atleast, some Zeniths from users on that forum...
www.watchuseek.com
Some more colorful 70s funk (e.g., A3637, A3639, A3648):
Vintage Zenith Diver A3637 Zebra sold on watchPool24
The reason why this watch is called Zebra is pretty obvious. The Zenith A3637 dates from the 1960s and was produced in different colors. The black and white version that you see here is one of the rarest executions of the reference A3637. Some time ago we also offered a ...
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Vintage Zenith Defy A3648 Plongeur sold on watchPool24
The orange Zenith Defy A3648 is a proud representative of the 1970s. This diving watch has an octagonal case, orange-black dial and orange bakelite bezel. An absolute stunning vintage design. Vintage collectors also call this watch "Plongeur" or "SubSea". Zenith wanted to introduce a ...
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Our first Ball
History on the brand:
The Story So Far: Ball Watches In 2020 And Beyond | aBlogtoWatch
The fascinating history of Ball Watches, from the brand's beginnings in 1891 to its groundbreaking innovations in 2020.
www.ablogtowatch.com
Taking A Look At Ball Watch Company
A brand with a long history and a big range of different models available...
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Taking A Look At Ball Watch Company
A brand with a long history and a big range of different models available...
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Shots of the vintage Ball skindiver (which is one of the more handsome skindivers I’ve seen):
TimeZone : Ball Watch - CLOSED » Scenes from the BALL Watch Company Preview (+Price List)
the world\'s watch information resource
forums.timezone.com
Skindiver
shop.ballwatch.ch
And coverage of the contemporary Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage:
Introducing the Ball Engineer II Skindiver Heritage Limited Edition, Now Available for Pre-Order - Worn & Wound
Ball was built around early railroad timepieces, yet in the 1960s they produced a professional dive watch dubbed Skindiver. The Skindiver is back, now in a limited edition 42-millimeter timepiece that boasts some impressive technology, including Ball’s nano-tube lume radiating brightly through...
wornandwound.com
Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II Watch Hands-On | aBlogtoWatch
Hands-on review & original photos of the Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II watch with price, background, specs, & expert analysis.
www.ablogtowatch.com
BALL Engineer Master II Skindiver Heritage Watch Review | aBlogtoWatch
Full Wrist Time review of the BALL Engineer Master II Skindiver Heritage, released in 2021, with expert analysis, specs, original photos, and price.
www.ablogtowatch.com
In the Flesh: BALL Skindiver II
We get our hands on the redesigned and well-made BALL Skindiver II in this edition of In The Flesh.
www.woundforlife.com
HANDS-ON: Vintage style, solid build and lume for days – the Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II | Time and Tide Watches
Cam takes a look at a vintage-inspired diver that's sure to light the night, the affordable Ball Engineer Master II Skindiver II.
timeandtidewatches.com
Dive Watch Wednesday: Hands-on with the Ball Watch Skindiver II
In this dive watch review, we take a look at the Ball Watch Skindiver II (Ref. DM3108A-SCJ-BK).
www.watchtime.com
BALL Watch Company Engineer Master II Skindiver II | BALL WATCH REVIEW
This detailed review of the BALL Watch Company Engineer Master II Skindiver II includes live images, specification details and pricing. READ BEFORE YOU BUY
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Just an FYI for folks who haven’t come across the brand, Vratislavia Conceptum is a Polish microbrand with a pretty diverse range of past and current offerings.
Vratislavia Conceptum – Watches – Zegarki
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SOLD OUT PROJECTS [ARCHIVE] – Vratislavia Conceptum
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TimeAndPassion – Zegarki Vratislavia Conceptum i inne
timeandpassion.pl
Their Klingert 1797 model definitely has skindiver vibes (and some pretty rad 70s-esque color ways):
Zegarki – TimeAndPassion
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I imagine most will be familiar with Lorier, so I won’t go crazy with links.
But if anyone doesn’t, they’re a husband-and-wife microbrand team based out of NYC, with designs influenced by classic 60s sport watches. They have a good amount of blog, forum, social media, and podcast coverage, if curious about them.
LORIER - Vintage Spirit. Modern Craft.
Vintage-inspired automatic watches, made for the present and beyond.
www.lorierwatches.com
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Love me a green dial
For anyone who may not recognize the brand mark, Heimdallr (sometimes referred to as Sharkey) is a Chinese microbrand with affordable homages to, and some new takes on, some classic designs from Seiko (including the 62MAS), Rolex, Omega, and others (e.g., fleigers).
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I think our first Mido? (I’m losing track and too lazy to search
)If so, some brand history and some of its iconic vintage divers (including the Ocean Star and Powerwind 1000 Rainbow Diver):
Mido: pagina di brand e recensioni | Horbiter ®
Mido watches - history, models and innovations of the Swiss brand that draws insipration from architecture.
www.horbiter.com
History | Mido
www.midowatches.com
Mido Ocean Star: The Born of The Sea Master
Master of the sea in opulence pieces
www.gnomonwatches.com
Introducing the Mido Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition - Worn & Wound
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of their Ocean Star diver, Mido has released a pair of dive watches with strong vintage vibes to pay fitting tribute. Based on the Ocean Stars of the 1960s, these new watches are sized for modern tastes and feature historically accurate beads-of-rice style...
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Mido Ocean Star Tribute Review: Happy 75th Birthday Ocean Star! | Two Broke Watch Snobs
Mido rings in their iconic Ocean Star's 75th birthday with the Mido Ocean Star Tribute - but in the flurry and noise of all these vintage inspired divers, is there anything special here?
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Your Ultimate Guide to Mido Ocean Star Watches
The Watch Company, TWC Japan brand watch shop features a huge selection of Rolex Watches, Omega Watches, Hublot Watches, Zenith Watches, Tag Heuer, Seiko, Citizen, and other watches at discounted prices. Our shop is located in Tokyo Nakano which is one of the famous local area in Japan for watch...
www.thewatchcompany.com
Tales from a Vintage Collector: The Case of the Mido Powerwind "Rainbow" Diver 1000 - Worn & Wound
Most of you likely know of Dan Henry from his eponymous, vintage-inspired line of value-driven timepieces. But Dan Henry is also a seasoned watch collector and the owner of what may very well be the most expansive personal collection in existence, a fraction of which you can see at...
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This Eye-Catching Vintage Dive Watch Deserves a Reissue
The Mido Ocean Star Powerwind “Rainbow Diver” is one of the most obscure but distinctive and coveted vintage dive watches out there.
www.gearpatrol.com
A Legendary 1960s Dive Watch Was Just Brought Back for 2020
Mido’s eye-catching “Rainbow Diver” from the ’60s has been resurrected as the limited-edition Decompression Timer 1961.
www.gearpatrol.com
Hands-On - Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 (Specs & Price)
An accessible, vintage-inspired automatic dive watch with quite some character. Here's the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition.
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Interestingly, whereas the Rainbow Diver reissue is visually quite similar to the vintage reference, the Ocean Star tribute is quite the visual upgrade! Compare:
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Although now I’m probably just sharing the obvious, but some Tudor/dive watch history
TUDOR Diving Watches | History | From 1969 to 1999
From 1969 to 1999:Learn more about the history of TUDOR diving watches on the Official TUDOR Website.
The History of Tudor Watches - Bob's Watches
Best known as the Rolex's sister company, Tudor has a rich and unique history all its own. Read on to discover the fascinating history of Tudor Watches.
www.bobswatches.com
Tudor Submariner: A Brief History — Rescapement
Guides There’s been a lot of conjecture that in 2019, Tudor will re-release a new reference of its iconic Tudor Submariner collection. Tudor has done little to dissuade these rumors, and now seems to be actively encouraging the hype (and of course, its Black Bay collection shows the brand’s affinit
www.rescapement.com
Tudor Review & History | Not Rolex's Cheap Brother Anymore
TUDOR is the sister brand of Rolex. First known for its more affordable watches using off-the-shelf movements, it has surpassed its previous reputation.
bespokeunit.com
Tudor Watch History: A Complete Guide - Millenary Watches
Do you want to learn more about the history of Tudor watches? In this article, we go through Tudor's history from start to finish!
millenarywatches.com
Tudor Submariner - A Historical Overview
Tudor Submariner - A Historical Overview of the collection from vintage to contemporary pieces. A Fratello Watches future classic.
www.fratellowatches.com
The Tudor "Snowflake" Submariner Collector's Guide - The Spring Bar
Tudor Snowflake Submariners were supplied to the Marine Nationale French Navy, which became a testing bed for Tudor’s Submariner line.
thespringbar.com
Modern Icons: The Evolution of The Tudor Submariner — 60Clicks
Once considered a mere Rolex imitation, the Tudor Submariner has evolved to become one of the most desirable vintage dive watches in the world.
www.60clicks.com
Tudor and its Heritage - How the Vintage Submariners inspired the Tudor Black Bay - Monochrome Watches
In terms of product design, vintage inspiration has been, for the last 10 years, one of the major, if not the major trend. Most brands, from low-end to ultra-luxury have been, at least once, looking at their past and used it as a reference to create new models. We all need strong foundations to...
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TUDOR HISTORY ORIGINS
THE ORIGINS: FROM 1926 TO 1949 HANS WILSDORF'S INTUITION “For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I...
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You are right, for $10, I just ordered a black 20 mm. If that works, I'll try moving up the quality scale. Longines makes some branded clasps, I just need to find a 20 mm piece. Thanks!Glad to hear
FWIW, I’ve always swapped in deployant clasps with assorted tapered straps without issue, buying the clasp size that corresponds to the mm width at the narrower end (furthest from the lugs).
These are cheap (and comfortable) enough that they may be worth the experiment:
“iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm,12mm,14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm 22mm)”
Amazon.com: iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm,12mm,14mm,16mm,18mm,20mm 22mm): Clothing
Buy iStrap Stainless Steel Deployment Clasp Buckle Fasten Gold Black Silver Rose Gold Watchband Clasp Color & Width (10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm 22mm) and other Watch Bands at Amazon.com. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.www.amazon.com
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Because the Universal Geneve Polerouter was mentioned, the brand and some of the line’s skindiver-esque variants are worthy of some links
Brand history:
www.rescapement.com
prowatches.com
watchtime.me
masterhorologer.com
montrespubliques.com
universalgeneve.info
And the Polerouter Sub specifically:
wornandwound.com
www.bazamu.com
fifthwrist.com
shop.analogshift.com
www.craftandtailored.com
www.craftandtailored.com
www.iconeek.com
www.ssongwatches.com
www.watchpool24.com
And an interesting super compressor variant:
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Brand history:
Universal Geneve: What Happened to the Beloved Watch Brand? — Rescapement
GUIDE Universal Geneve is beloved by collectors around the world. So whatever happened to it?
www.rescapement.com
Universal Geneve: The Rise and Fall of a Watchmaking Giant | Prowatches
You may not know it, but Universal Geneve was once an iconic watch brand of its generation. What happened to it? Find out in our comprehensive brand review!
prowatches.com
LOST IN TIME: Universal Genève
Our series on defunct brands still active in the vintage market continues with an illustrious brand that continues to capture the imagination of watch collectors even today.
watchtime.me
UNIVERSAL GENÈVE
The Universal Genève Swiss watch brand was founded in 1894. Present on European markets from its early days, the company was originally known as Descombes & Perret. In the course of its long an…
masterhorologer.com
WHAT HAPPENED TO UNIVERSAL GENÈVE - Montres Publiques - The vintage watch magazine
When people think Universal Genève, they usually think of its recent history, its success in the mid-20th century, and of watch models like the the Polerouter or the Tri-Compax. Universal Genève today is… - Watchmaking history
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HISTORY
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And the Polerouter Sub specifically:
Affordable Vintage: Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub - Worn & Wound
There are tons of amazing and unique vintage divers out there, but the 1968 Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub took it to another level of coolness. Universal Geneve is a storied Swiss brand with a long history of amazing watches. They are primarily known for the numerous Compax chronograph models...
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Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub - Bazamu
If you're pondering whether or not to start an Instagram account to feed your watch obsession and can't decide - do it. This Polerouter Sub came via a direct message on Instagram after I'd posted a picture of my other Polerouter Sub that had just joined the collection.
www.bazamu.com
Polerouter Sub: Gerald Genta’s First Dive Watch
As someone fixated on rare, vintage, affordable divers, the Polerouter Sub checks all the boxes. Let’s start with the brand.
fifthwrist.com
Universal Genève Polerouter Sub
Curating the best selection of vintage wristwatches on the web.
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Rare 1966 Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub (Ref. 869116/01)
Doxa 600T, Doxa Orange Dial, Orage 600T Doxa, Doxa Dive Watch, Orage Dial Dive Watch, Doxa Aubry Era, Aubry Era Doxa, Doxa Jacques Cousteau, Vintage Doxa 600t
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1960s Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub (Ref. 869116/02) Mk.2
Doxa 600T, Doxa Orange Dial, Orage 600T Doxa, Doxa Dive Watch, Orage Dial Dive Watch, Doxa Aubry Era, Aubry Era Doxa, Doxa Jacques Cousteau, Vintage Doxa 600t
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Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Automatic retailed by Turler Ref. 869116/02
Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Automatic retailed by Turler Ref. 869116/02
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Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Green
This, without doubt, is one of the rarest iterations of the Polerouter Sub. What grabs your attention immediately is the deep green bakelite bezel and only a handful of examples came with this colour. While it is popular to see black bezels, the rarer versions included a red or blue bezel. But...
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Vintage Universal Genève Polerouter Sub 869120/02 Red Bezel sold on watchPool24
This marvelous Universal Genève Polerouter Sub is a diver's watch from the 1960's. The first appearance of the Polerouter Sub was in 1961. After short 8 years the production stopped in 1968. This particular example is one of the later models with a red bakelite bezel and dates back to 1968. The ...
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And an interesting super compressor variant:
Universal Genève Jumbo Polerouter Sub SuperCompressor
Curating the best selection of vintage wristwatches on the web.
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Because Crepas got mentioned, and I wasn’t very familiar with them, I had a look, and they appear to be a Spanish microbrand:
www.crepaswatches.com
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Of note for the thread, I spotted several models that struck me as skindiver-esque, including the Engelsfish, Cayman, Plongeur, and Tektite:
www.crepaswatches.com
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The Crepas Loggerhead - The Newest DWFG Watch
We take a look at the Crepas Loggerhead, the newest release made in partnership with the massive Diver's Watches Facebook Group.
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Of note for the thread, I spotted several models that struck me as skindiver-esque, including the Engelsfish, Cayman, Plongeur, and Tektite:
engelsfish | CREPAS
cayman | CREPAS
plongeur | CREPAS
tektite | CREPAS
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Phew! I think I’m all caught up with the follow ups for the past few weeks
And just because, a musing about what constitutes a skindiver:
And an epic pictorial timeline of iconic vintage dive watches:
www.timeline.watch
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And just because, a musing about what constitutes a skindiver:
And an epic pictorial timeline of iconic vintage dive watches:
Timeline Watch
The Dan Henry watch colletcion – Breitling Heuer Rolex Omega Universal Patek Longines Tissot Vacheron IWC Sicura Bulova Movado Tudor Edox Doxa Eska Eberhard Eterna Zenith Audemars Piguet Military Pocket
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Awesome
I’ve got a bunch of them (the clasps), and have found them to be a great value prop (cheap, work without issue, and relatively comfortable/non-sharp/not too itchy).
I’ve also found them to be simple to brush with a Scotch-Brite pad if you want the brushed look.
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Lastly, since I posted such egregious walls of text this morning, a picture of my new Vostok Amphibia 120 mod from the bay (sticker still on the dial!) that I plan to redo (fully bead blast, coin-edge bezel, faded insert, black hour and minute hands, signed crown, and scuba dude case back).
Just waiting on the parts to arrive from Russia . . .
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I think it’s got some skindiver vibe to it (why I went with the 120 case > the 420 case, and it’s also more modestly sized and has better lug down-turn than the 100 and 110 cases).
And I think it may be our first Vostok (Vostok is the transliteration of the Cyrillic Восток)
So . . .
Brand history:
twobrokewatchsnobs.com
vintagewatchinc.com
www.r2awatches.com
military.wikia.org
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And about the Amphibia (also transliterated as Amphibian, Amfibia, and Amfibian) line:
twobrokewatchsnobs.com
www.hodinkee.com
www.chronopolis.co.uk
www.scottishwatches.co.uk
prowatches.com
www.60clicks.com
twobrokewatchsnobs.com
www.thetimebum.com
bladereviews.com
bellatory.com
It’s a lot like the Seiko SKX in terms of modability (indeed, SKX bezel inserts can even be used on them):
modstok.com
And a cool story about it accompanying a diving record:
www.fratellowatches.com
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Just waiting on the parts to arrive from Russia . . .
I think it’s got some skindiver vibe to it (why I went with the 120 case > the 420 case, and it’s also more modestly sized and has better lug down-turn than the 100 and 110 cases).
And I think it may be our first Vostok (Vostok is the transliteration of the Cyrillic Восток)
So . . .
Brand history:
Russian Watches Part 3: The Vostok Watch Factory (Chistopol) | Two Broke Watch Snobs
A detailed history of the Vostok Watch Factory - from humble roots in Moscow to becoming the most notable watch USSR watch factor in history.
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Vostok Watches: the Stars of Soviet Vintage
Vostok is part of the legendary trio of Soviet watch brands, along with Raketa and Poljot. These three account for a significant share of all vintage timepieces sold online and feature many iconic models. Vostok
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Vostok-Europe Watches the Whole Story -- history, design, construction, brand ambassadors and more
The year is 1992 and a young Lithuanian physicist named Igor Zubovskij toils away at the Vilnius radio measurement equipments research Institute with three colleagues. While most of the world looked on from the outside in and as the Soviet Union rapidly collapses, Zubovskij and his team live the...
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Vostok watches
Coordinates: 55°21′56.19″N 50°36′18.64″E / 55.3656083°N 50.6051778°E / 55.3656083; 50.6051778 Vostok (Russian Восток, meaning East*) Watch Makers, Inc. produces mainly rugged military and diver mechanical watches at its factory in Chistopol, Tatarstan, Russia. It also makes clocks and watch...
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An Introduction to Russian Watches
When I first became familiar with the genre of Soviet era Russian watches I was immediately hooked. Unique designs and interesting movements drew me in. After spending some time reading up on the history of Russian horology, I have developed an even greater fascination. So for those of you...
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And about the Amphibia (also transliterated as Amphibian, Amfibia, and Amfibian) line:
Ep. 78 - The Vostok Amphibia... That's What The Whole Show Is About | Two Broke Watch Snobs
Alright, guys - this is the big one. We've been threatening this episode for a while - this week's show is entirely dedicated to the Vostok Amphibia. We discuss the history of the piece and just how much impact it had in Russia during it's creation in 1967. Plus, Kaz breaks down some notable...
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In-Depth: In Depth: The Vostok Amphibia - HODINKEE
In the watch scene, phrases ‘like classic’ and ‘iconic’ are used as often as ‘dial’ and ‘movement’ – and it’s easy to get desensitised to all the marketing spin. But my theory is that you can judge the ‘classic’ status of a watch by the number and loyalty of its fans. By this standard, the...
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Our Favourite Vostok Amphibia Watches
A quick look at out favourite versions of this iconic Russian dive watch.
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Bloc Around the Clock : The Cold War Charms Of The Vostok Amphibia - Scottish Watches
Scottish Watches Bloc Around the Clock : The Cold War Charms Of The Vostok Amphibia
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Vostok Amphibia: The Eccentric Military Watch of the USSR | Prowatches
Vostok Amphibia was a watch used by the Russian military. Today, it remains popular for its eccentric design. Find out what makes this dive watch iconic.
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Vostok Amphibia "Scuba Dude": Hands-On Review — 60Clicks
Hands on with the Vostok Amphibia, a quirky Russian mechanical dive watch with a worldwide cult following.
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Vostok Amphibia Review (420 Case): Owning Dive Watch History | Two Broke Watch Snobs
Cut through the noise and get the facts, stats, and insights you need in order to understand the Vostok Amphibia - one of the most iconic and less understood pieces in dive watch history.
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The Dude Abides: Vostok Amphibia - The Time Bum
If The Time Bum stands for anything, it is the prospect of a bargain. This does not always mean a dirt cheap price, but rather, getting a watch that has…
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Vostok Amphibian “Scuba Dude” Dive Watch Review | BladeReviews.com
My hands-on review of the Vostok Amphibian. Check out my detailed Vostok Amphibian review before you buy this Russian dive watch.
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A Review of the Vostok Amphibia SE (420B35)
The Vostok Amphibia SE is a great value dive watch that has both charm and heritage. Best of all, it can be yours for less than $150. Is it time you added a Vostok to your collection?
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It’s a lot like the Seiko SKX in terms of modability (indeed, SKX bezel inserts can even be used on them):
Modstok | We have ways of making you mod.
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And a cool story about it accompanying a diving record:
Breaking News: Man Sets Diving Depth Record in Vostok Amphibia
Forget your fancy pants dive watches, the Vostok Amphibia sets a depth record on the wrist of a speedo-wearing Fratello team member.
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