2022 Vertex M60C AquaLion No-Date Black DLC 40mm

Here we have a 2022 Vertex M60C AquaLion No-Date, the C stands for Covert, with a brushed 40mm  Black DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) stainless steel case for that stealthy aesthetic, that curves over your wrist with thick tapered lugs, Don has taken his inspiration from the Vertex dive watches of the 1950s and 60s and given them a more contemporary look and feel, using modern materials and technology, and a lug-to-lug length of 49mm and a case thickness of 14mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side is a signed screw-down crown with knurling for extra grip. The watch has undergone rigorous tests to achieve ISO 6425 certification, which is no mean feat for any watch manufacturer, it shows Vertex will go the extra mile to produce a tool watch worthy of that accreditation. A rotating dive bezel has a matte black ceramic insert, the first 15 minutes highlighted, all coated in Super-LumiNova Grade X1, holding a domed sapphire crystal above a matte black dial. An outer minute track has the characteristic moulded Super-LumiNova X1 batons, and 12, 3, 6 and 9-hour markers as seen on the M100 series, steel sword hands are infilled in Super-LumiNova X1 and complemented by a tapered sweeping second-hand. At noon, we have the Vertex motif, and at 6 o’clock, “C.O.S.C. 2000 FT/600 M” in red, complete this versatile dive tool watch with all the right credentials for any professional diver or adventurous skin diver. On the reverse, a screw-down case back with an engraved AquaLion Trademark in the centre, inside an automatic Sellita SW300-1, 25 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, COSC Certified, this workhorse movement has hacking seconds and hand winding for your convenience. The watch comes paired with its 20mm fitted Vertex quick-release brushed Black DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) stainless steel bracelet with a signed deployment clasp with fliplock, all links are provided, plus an additional two 20mm Vertex straps. The watch comes with its Vertex Peli Case, accessories and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Vertex Peli case, accessories and Vertex Paperwork. The watch comes paired with its 20mm fitted Vertex quick-release brushed Black DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) stainless steel bracelet with a signed deployment clasp with fliplock, all links are provided, plus an additional two 20mm Vertex straps. The watch is from May 2022 and is in worn, but very fair condition, as you can see from the photograph. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

It is no secret that I am a big fan of Vertex, and this M60C AquaLion is no exception. This reference features no date on the dial, helping with the design of this stealthy watch in all black. The legendary '3D Lume' that Vertex use becomes even more apparent due to the high contrast that this all black watch brings. I would not hesitate to add this watch to your collection today, but be warned, you will become hooked on Vertex afterwards!

Reference : M60C AquaLion ND
Movement : Automatic Sellita SW300-1
Age : May 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 40mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 49mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Black DLC Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Vertex was the brainchild of Claude Lyons of London, born in 1885. At the age of 17, he started his involvement in the watch Industry. With the help of a £1000 loan, he set up Dreadnought Watches in 1912. In 1915, they were producing watches for the British armed forces during WW1. In 1916, he founded Vertex Watches Ltd in both Hatton Gardens and Switzerland. In 1927, Vertex became the exclusive importer of Movado Watches to the UK. In 1938, Henry Lyons Claude's son-in-law joined the company. In 1940, their Hatton Gardens premises were destroyed by a Luftwaffe bomb. In 1941, as a Captain in the British Army, Henry was asked to create a watch suitable for the British military. 1944 saw the production of the Cal.59 W.W.W. Nav watch. Business continued successfully throughout the 50s and 60s. Sadly, in 1972, due to the emergence of the Quartz revolution and the expiring of his lease in Hatton Gardens, Henry closed the Company. In 2015, Claude’s Great Grandson Don Cochrane, re-established the Company. And the rest is history, as they say.