Wednesday 13 August 2014

NOS 70s unusual case Venus Automatic 85 TS - ETA 2789

This watch has a very interesting case, all surfaces are straight except the left and right. It even looks a bit odd from the side as it doesn't follow the contour of the wrist and with the large size, it feels really substantial on the wrist.
Venus Automatic - ETA 2789
Movement:
  • Movement is ETA 2789. Swiss Made.
  • 21,600 Hi-beat movement.
  • Rotor marked 25 Jewels, Venus, Swiss Made.
  • Power reserve roughly 48 hours
  • Size: Diameter - 25.6mm, Height - 5.9mm.
  • Incabloc shock protection system
  • Date/Day display, Date quick set function by pulling out the crown by 2 clicks.
  • Day of the week is in French.

Unusual and Rare Retro Tressa Automatic - AS 2066

I bought this watch almost 10 years ago and I consider the design of this watch is the maddest and yet beautiful in a somewhat kitsch way. Gold and black and silver colour from the steel case creates a combination not often seen. Although I must admit not everyone who have seen the watch shares the same enthusiasm... but I like it!

Tressa Automatic - AS 2066
Tressa Automatic - AS 2066
Movement:
  • AS 2066 automatic movement. Swiss made.
  • Automatic wind.
  • 21600 p/h High beat movement.
  • 25.6mm D x 5.95mm H
  • 25 Jewels
  • Power reserve 46h
  • Rotor marked 25 Jewels, Swiss.
  • Incabloc shock protection.

Funky, retro and futuristic Tressa Laser Beam Automatic - AS 2066

We have here a super funky watch by a relatively small watch company named Tressa. They were not the biggest but in my mind certainly the boldest and brave enough to put some eccentric designs into production.

Both retro and futuristic in todays eyes, the watch doesn't look out-dated and in my mind it is much more tasteful comparing to the new modern retro look-a-likes which somehow plasticky and souless. Have a look and judge it by yourself.

Tressa Laser Beam Automatic - AS 2066
Tressa Laser Beam Automatic - AS 2066
Movement:
  • AS 2066 automatic movement. Swiss Made.
  • Day/date function. Quickset by pulling out winding crown 1 click
  • High beat 21,600 p/h.
  • 21 Jewels.
  • Power reserve roughly 45 hours.
  • Size: Diameter - 29.6mm, Height - 5.9mm.
  • Kif shock protection system.