Vintage Czechoslovakian Mechanical Watch – PRIM Sport 2nd Gen ("Potápky")
From Private Collection – Freshly Serviced by Watchmaker
Up for sale is a vintage mechanical sports/diver watch from Czechoslovakia, known among collectors as the PRIM Sport 2nd Generation (Reference number: 68 399 1.1). This variant features a white dial with a black rotating bezel.
The watch comes directly from my private personal collection, is fully functional, and is ready to be worn or added to a collection.
Considering that the chromed cases of this model tended to wear down quickly to the brass base metal, this watch remains in well-preserved condition for its age. All essential components remain in original condition.
Specifications & Condition:
- Reference Number: 68 399 1.1 (Vintage ČSSR ELTON nomenclature)
- Movement: Authentic Czechoslovakian PRIM Caliber 68, manual wind, 17 Jewels.
- Service History: Freshly serviced, cleaned, oiled, and calibrated by a professional watchmaker. It runs accurately and reliably.
- Crystal: Original armored crystal with the authentic black tension ring (armoring ring).
- Bezel: Fitted with a new black rotating friction bezel, free of scratches.
- Strap: Includes the original vintage plastic SAFARI strap in complete condition, originally distributed by the Czechoslovak state enterprise Klenoty (the strap bears the original "K" logo). It was only tried on a few times, shows no damage, and is in like-new condition.
- Dial & Functions: Original white dial, date window at 3 o'clock flips correctly.
- Water Resistance: Due to the age of the timepiece, it is sold as non-waterproof (contact with water is not recommended).
Dimensions: Approx. 36 mm x 41 mm (excluding crown), lug width is 18 mm.