STUNNING COLLECTOR’S PIECE: Rare Vintage LUXOR "Blue Sea" Automatic Watch
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, Swiss-made Luxor Blue Sea automatic timepiece in spectacular, near NOS (New Old Stock) / MINT condition. Finding a 1970s vintage watch with this level of preservation is an absolute jackpot for any serious vintage watch collector. It looks and feels as if it has spent the last few decades safely tucked away in a time capsule.
🌟 KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand: Luxor (Switzerland)
- Model: Blue Sea Automatic
- Movement: High-grade, legendary Swiss automatic caliber ETA 2873 (17 Jewels, signed on the rotor). Features a reliable quick-set date function.
- Dial & Hands: Gorgeous 100% original silver sunburst dial with applied faceted hour markers. Immaculate condition. Original tritium lume dots and hands are beautifully preserved and still react under UV/darkness (marked "T SWISS MADE T" at the bottom).
- Case: Distinctive 1970s stainless steel cushion-shaped case. Retains its razor-sharp factory edges and gorgeous original vertical brushed/satin finish on top, beautifully contrasted by mirror-polished sides.
- Caseback: Heavy screw-down stainless steel back, sharply engraved with: Stainless Steel, Waterresistant 20 ATU, Antichoc, and serial number 10847.
- Bracelet: Comes on its spectacular, period-correct stainless steel vintage bracelet consisting of two adjustable sections with an exquisite geometric textured pattern. The bracelet is clean, tight, and in mint condition.
🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
- Overall Vibe: The watch shows practically zero signs of wear, suggesting it was rarely, if ever, used.
- Caseback Condition Note: Please note there is a minor, faint hairline scratch on the screw-down caseback, likely from careful opening or storage handling. It is strictly cosmetic, does not affect the water-resistance seal, and is completely invisible when the watch is on the wrist.
- This is a vintage mechanical watch. It may have minor cosmetic imperfections due to age and may not keep time with the precision of a modern quartz watch. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
⚙️ MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE & DISCLAIMER (Please Read):
This timepiece comes directly from a high-end private collection in Switzerland. It was previously professionally serviced by a master watchmaker, but has remained in safe, dry storage for a significant period without regular use.
- Pre-shipment Check: Before packing, I will personally run a 24-hour test to verify that the automatic movement starts easily, runs steadily, and that the time-setting and quick-set date functions operate correctly.
- Accuracy Notice: As with all vintage mechanical watches kept in long-term storage, the original lubricants may have aged or thickened over time. Therefore, I do not guarantee modern chronometer-level accuracy. The watch is sold in "Running" condition, but it may run slightly fast or slow. A routine professional adjustment or a quick "oil refresh" by your local watchmaker may be required to achieve your personal daily precision standards.
Sold "As-Is" regarding daily timekeeping precision. By purchasing, you acknowledge that vintage mechanical movements are sensitive instruments that may require fine-tuning upon arrival due to international transit vibrations.
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