Ardath Skin Diver Automatic Swiss Caliber AS 1916 25 Jewels
This is a very cool vintage Ardath Watch Company D. Diver skin diver wristwatch dated from the 1970s. The dial is a two-tone dial in black and silver, with the red Ardath logo at the 12 o'clock position. The 6 o'clock position features a day/date window. The dial has luminous baton hour indices and silver/luminous hands. The minute marks are black stick indices. The dial is marked Ardath, 25 Jewels, D. Diver, 660 F, 25 T Swiss Made T25.
As an automatic, it has a self-winding movement caliber AS 1916, 25 jewels, sweep second, and day/date complications. As a skin diver, it is waterproof up to 660 feet.
The case is a 41mm stainless steel cushion case, with a bidirectional black and silver color rotating bezel. It is completed with a black, hole-punched, vintage rubber two-piece strap with a stainless steel buckle closure.
This is a unique find in good condition that runs great! It is a great piece to add to any collection!
Case Back Signed: Submarine Automatic Incablock Swiss Stainless Steel Ardath (diver and fish logo)
Measurements (mm): Case: 41 Case with Crown: 41.7 Case Lug to Lug: 43 Case Thickness: 13.8 Lug Width: 17.8 Band Width: 17.8
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed.
