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***********The manual wind movement with semi-quickset date function keeps accurate time over an approximate 43 hour power reserve period and the date wheel rolls over without issue. Given the likelihood that the movement has never been serviced a complete overhaul is long overdue and recommended.***********

This vintage 1970's Orvin diver, which came from the estate of its original owner, has a near-pristine glossy black "T SWISS MADE T" signed dial. The original lume, which remains fully intact and emits a quick-burst glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a warm buttermilk hue. The black fat font bezel, which rotates bidirectionally with an appropriate amount of tension, presents nicely. The chrome-plated case shows honest wear with considerable brassing and chrome loss. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "CHROMIUM PLATED BEZEL STAINLESS STEEL BACK SWISS WATER+SHOCK RESISTANT ANTIMAGNETIC." The crystal should be replaced as there is difficult to see micro-cracking.

While I normally show 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. It quite possibly has never been removed. The manual wind movement keeps accurate time with the date wheel rolling over at 12 am. The semi-quickset date function works flawlessly by manually rolling over a new date and then repeatedly moving the hour hand between the 21 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached. After winding the non-screwdown crown 26 full revolutions the movement had an approximate 43 hour power reserve period. Although the crown winds smoothly it turns with a bit of friction when setting the time. Given that the movement has likely never been serviced a complete overhaul is long overdue and recommended.

This watch measures approximately 36 mm excluding the crown, approximately 40 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 bezel, is approximately 8 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 10.5 mm. The lug to lug distance measures approximately 41 mm.

A complete overhaul is recommended. 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. 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 24 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!