1960s Near New Old Stock CYMA "by Synchron" Black 38.002.53
Ref: 38.002.53
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original CYMA box or paperwork. It is paired with a well-suited aftermarket 18mm black leather strap. The watch is from the Circa 1960s and is sold in Near New Old Stock condition, as you can see from the photos, any marks are from storage over the years. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 1960s New Old Stock CYMA "by Synchron" Black 38.002.53 that has a 33mm round stainless steel case. The case gently curves towards the stubby lugs with a lug-to-lug length of 38.5mm and a thickness of just 7mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on the wrist. On the right side, a signed crown. A fine polished bezel holds a flat crystal above the black dial, thin applied baton indexes mark the hours, and at 3 o’clock, a colour-matched date window. Slender baton hands complete this elegant minimalist two-hand dress watch. On the reverse, a snap-off case back with its original sticker in place, inside a manually wound Peseux 7001, 17 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour, this ultra-thin movement has been used as a base for Omega and NOMOS, as well as many others. The watch comes fitted on a quick-release 18mm leather strap.
Personal Note
This isn't the first CYMA "by Synchron" I have sold and I hope it is not to be the last as they are wonderful on and off the wrist and offer a ton of value for your money. This reference 38.002.53 features a gloss black dial, which is wonderfully shaped at 33mm and fits the wrist effortlessly. I would not hesitate to add this vintage gem to your collection today!
The Brand
Cyma was founded in 1862 by the brothers Joseph Schwob and Theodore Schwob in the town of Le Locle, Switzerland. In 1871, Henri Sandoz established Sandoz & Cie in Le Locle. Sandoz moved to Tavannes in 1891, just North of Biel, where he manufactured highly desirable repeaters and chronographs. Sandoz soon saw the potential of Cyma forming a business relationship with the Schwob brothers, and Cyma was officially registered in 1903. In 1943, Cyma unveiled its first automatic wristwatch, endowed with a 420 calibre featuring a unidirectional rotor. In 1966, the ASUAG Chronos Holding and production company was bought, and production continued under their Synchron group in 1968. Cyma became a sister company to Doxa and Ernest Borel throughout the 1970s. The company is currently owned by Stelux International Ltd, a Hong Kong holding firm that invests in jewellery and watches.