Up for sale is an imposing and highly collectible vintage ORDRIVE / NORDRIVE Swiss chronograph, dating from the early 1970s (circa 1972–1975).
🔥 This eye-catching timepiece features a bold Regatta/Yachting-inspired design, a colorful multi-tone dial, and tremendous wrist presence. It shares the same distinctive style, oversized case architecture, and mechanical platform found in many legendary vintage Sicura chronographs from the era.
Whether you’re a vintage chronograph collector, Sicura enthusiast, or simply appreciate unusual Swiss sports watches, this is a piece that stands out from the crowd.
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📊 Technical Specifications
✅ Brand: ORDRIVE / NORDRIVE (Swiss Made)
✅ Movement: Swiss Manual-Wind Chronograph
✅ Caliber: EB 8420 (Ebauches Bettlach)
✅ Jewels: 17 Rubis / 17 Jewels
✅ Case Size: Approximately 45mm x 43mm (excluding crowns and pushers)
✅ Thickness: Approximately 13mm
✅ Lug Width: 20mm
✅ Crystal: Acrylic (Plexiglass)
✅ Bracelet: Vintage folded-link stainless steel bracelet shown in photos
🛠️ The crystal was lightly polished using Polywatch to improve overall clarity.
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⚙️ Functions & Controls
🔹 Right Crown: Time setting and manual winding.
🔹 Left Crown (10 o’clock): Rotates the internal bezel smoothly.
🔹 Bottom Pusher: Starts and stops the chronograph.
🔹 Top Pusher: Activates the reset/flyback mechanism.
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📸 Please Review All Photos & Video Carefully
We have provided numerous high-resolution photos along with a detailed video, including a Timegrapher test.
📌 The photos and video form an essential part of the description and accurately represent the watch being offered.
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⚠️ Important Condition Notes
🔍 Brand Research Disclaimer
This is a rare vintage watch, and detailed historical information regarding this specific brand and model is extremely limited.
📚 We strongly encourage all interested buyers to conduct their own research prior to purchasing.
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✨ Cosmetic Condition
For a watch that is approximately 50 years old, the overall appearance is remarkably well preserved.
✔️ Original vintage character remains intact.
✔️ Attractive dial presentation.
✔️ Light scratches and signs of normal wear consistent with age.
Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition.
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⌚ Mechanical Condition
🟢 The watch is currently running.
🟢 Chronograph functions respond to commands.
⚠️ Service history is completely unknown.
⚠️ We recommend a full professional service or overhaul for optimal long-term performance and reliability.
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🔧 Reset Function Detail
The central chronograph hand resets slightly before the 12 o’clock position rather than exactly at 12.
📍 This is visible in the provided video.
We believe this can likely be corrected through adjustment or servicing by a qualified watchmaker, but no guarantees are made.
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🚨 Terms of Sale
This watch is being sold:
✔️ As-Is
✔️ As Found
✔️ For Collection, Restoration, Service, or Display
The watch has not been opened, modified, repaired, or altered by us. It was acquired exactly as shown and was only handled for photography and testing purposes.
Please purchase accordingly.
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💎 Why Collectors Love These
🔥 Massive 45mm vintage case
🔥 Rare Swiss chronograph movement
🔥 Unique Regatta/Yachting-inspired dial
🔥 Distinctive 1970s racing aesthetic
🔥 Difficult-to-find brand and model
🔥 Excellent candidate for a vintage chronograph collection
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📋 eBay Item Specifics
• Brand: ORDRIVE / NORDRIVE
• Movement: Mechanical (Manual Wind)
• Caliber: EB 8420
• Jewels: 17
• Case Size: 45mm
• Lug Width: 20mm
• Features: Chronograph, Inner Rotating Bezel, Swiss Made
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
📦 You will receive exactly the watch shown in the p