1970s Sorna Chronograph World Time 46mm Mechanical
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Name: 1970s Sorna Chronograph World Time 46mm Mechanical
Brand: Sorna
SKU: N/A
Price: 395.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Regular price: £395.00
Sale price: £395.00
Unit price: per

Specification

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Movement : Manually Wound EB8420

Age : 1971/1980

Specific Age : Circa. 1970s

Case Size : 46mm

Case Thickness : 14mm

Lug to Lug : 45mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty

The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Points of Mention

This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original box or paperwork. It comes paired with a 20mm well-suited leather strap. The watch is from Circa. 1970s and is sold in worn, vintage condition, with an even patina, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

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The Watch

Here we have a quintessential 1970s Sorna Chronograph World Time with its distinctive funky 46mm chrome case that sits on your wrist like a cushion. The 45 mm lug-to-lug length and 14 mm case thickness ensure a comfortable fit. On the right side, we have the chronograph pushers. The crown in the centre sets the date and time. On the left side, the top crown rotates the inner timing bezel, and the bottom crown rotates the world time disc. Its rotating bezel has a black Telemeter and silver Tachymeter scales, holding a domed crystal above this colourful grey and red dial. A rotating world time disc in red and blue surrounds a 60-minute dive scale with the first 15 minutes highlighted, the white minute track has thick batons marking the hours; at 3 o’clock, we have a round date window; at 6 o’clock, a running seconds register and finally at 10 o’clock a 15-minute register each with a tapered red hand, slender baton hands are complemented by a tapered red chronograph hand, off centre we have the Sorna Chrono motif and “17 Jewels” completing this unapologetically 1970s world time chronograph. The bottom edge proudly states “Manufactured in Switzerland”. On the reverse, a solid stainless steel case back features the watch's details, housed inside a Manually Wound EB8420 with 17 Jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 Beats per hour. It comes paired with a 20mm well-suited leather strap.

Personal Note

This Sorna Chronograph World Time is a super fun vintage watch that won't break the bank but offers a ton of value, whilst also putting a 46mm smile on your face. Yes, it is large and not for the faint of heart, but at 45mm lug to lug, it wears compact and wide on the wrist and will work on even the smaller wrists. I wouldn't hesitate to add this watch to your collection today if you are after something vintage and a little wacky without breaking the bank!

The Brand

The Sorna Watch Company, a Swiss-based brand, secured the trademark for Sornadat in 1953. The company's production of its movements began around 1955, marking the start of its journey in the horological world. Gaining significant recognition in the vibrant 1970s, Sorna carved a niche for itself with a collection of motorsport-inspired timepieces, captivating enthusiasts with their bold designs. However, the brand faced considerable hurdles during the difficult quartz crisis, leading to its eventual liquidation on 17 October 1994. This turn of events ultimately brought its operations to a close on 8 January 1996. Throughout its history, the company developed a variety of models, registering names such as Sorna, Sornadat, Sorina, and Sornana, each representing a facet of its innovative spirit in watchmaking.

1970s Sorna Chronograph World Time 46mm Mechanical Ref: N/A