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***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Up until recently the manual wind movement lost about 2 minutes by the end of its approximate 38 hour power reserve period. However, after recently testing the watch again it ran for only about 10 minutes before stopping, fully wound. Despite being fully wound if clockwise pressure is momentarily applied to the crown the seconds hand will resume running for several seconds to several minutes or longer. If constant clockwise pressure is applied to the crown it appears that the seconds hand will run continuously, unwinding the mainspring. The dial moves and vacillates when the crown is pulled out, pushed back in and when the time is being set. Given the issues mentioned a complete overhaul is required.***********

This vintage 1970's Cardinal Rallye GT world time diver has a glossy black "SWISS MADE" signed dial that is in poor condition. The original lume, which remains fully intact and emits a faint, short-lived glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a warm buttermilk hue. Both bezels, which show wear, rotate bidirectionally with an appropriate amount of tension. The chrome-plated case shows considerable wear and brassing. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "WATERPROOF SWISS MADE STAINLESS STEEL BACK 200 VACUUM TESTED." The crystal needs to be replaced.

While I normally shows pictures of the movements of watches I put up for sale the case back on this watch is torqued too tight for me to remove. Up until recently the manual wind movement ran about 2 minutes slow by the end of its approximate 38 hour power reserve period. However, after recently testing the watch again it ran for only about 10 minutes before stopping, fully wound. Despite being fully wound if clockwise pressure is momentarily applied to the crown the seconds hand will resume running for several seconds to several minutes or longer. If constant clockwise pressure is applied to the crown it appears that the seconds hand will run continuously, unwinding the mainspring. The date wheel rolls over at 12 am. It does not have a semi-quickset date function. Although the non-screwdown crown winds smoothly when it's pulled out, pushed back in and when the time is being set the dial moves and vacillates. Given the issues mentioned a complete overhaul is required.

This watch measures approximately 38 mm excluding the crown, approximately 41 mm including the crown and approximately 20 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the silver bezel, is approximately 9.5 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 11 mm. The lug to lug distance measures approximately 47 mm.

A complete overhaul is required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility.

Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given. And please study the 21 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.

Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be provided. Thanks for looking!