1970s Mondaine Oval Skin Diver Automatic Bakelite Bezel 38mm

Here we have a 1970s Mondaine Diver with an unusual 38mm oval stainless steel case that subtly curves and sits comfortably on your wrist thanks to the shouldered lugs, and the lug-to-lug length is 46mm, and the case thickness is 12.8mm. On the right side a coin-edged domed crown. The bidirectional stainless steel bezel has knurling for grip, and its original bakelite 60-minute dive insert holds a domed acrylic crystal above a matte black dial. An outer minute track surrounds Tritium plots and polished indexes infilled with Tritium marking the hours; at 6 o’clock, a “Roulette” red Arabic numerals on a white date window is seen through a cyclops magnification on the underside of the crystal. Steel arrow and baton hands filled with Tritium are complemented by a sweeping second hand counterweighted by a tritium-filled rectangle; at 12 o’clock, we have the Mondaine motif. On the reverse, a screw-down case back engraved with the details of the watch, inside an automatic ETA 2783, 25 jewels, beating at a respectable 21,600 beats per hour; this quality movement has a quick-set date. It comes paired with a well-suited 19mm leather strap and pin buckle.

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and comes with no original Mondaine box or original Mondaine paperwork. The watch comes paired with an aftermarket grey leather strap. The watch is from Circa. 1970s and, therefore, is a vintage watch and should be treated as such. The watch is overall in fantastic condition, with few signs of wear, as you can see from the photos! It comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

There will always be something amazing about a vintage skin diver on the wrist, especially one like this Mondaine with its unique oval case shape and original bakelite bezel, all perfectly matched with the bold dial and handset, this is one unique vintage watch. The subtle details are what bring this model to life, with the reverse cyclops on the crystal to magnify the date, the block indices and all powered by an automatic ETA 2783. I would not sleep on this one, I doubt another will come my way anytime soon!

Reference : TB72
Movement : Automatic ETA 2783
Age : Circa. 1970s
Year : Circa. 1970s
Case Size : 38mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug : 46 mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Mondaine is today well known for its railway-themed watches, which have been licensed by the Swiss Federal Railways since 1986. However, their history goes back to 1951, when the Mondaine Watch Company was founded by former tailor Erwin Blenheim in Zurich, Switzerland. In 1993, they were awarded the DESIGN PLUS AWARD for their iconic watch design. Their headquarters is at the Lessingstrasse in Zurich. Shares in Luminox were purchased in 2006, and the final 50% were bought in 2016. In 2009, they built a new factory. Celebrating 75 years in 2019.