Showing posts with label Automatic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Automatic. Show all posts

Thursday 14 August 2014

NOS Pallas Adora Automatic - ETA 2789

Another ecentric design from the 70s! We have here is not just a faceted case, but also a machined cutout of a chunky steel case. Also worth mentioning is the beautiful honeycomb dial, very subtle and needs to be seen to be appreciated the coolness of this watch!
Pallas Adora Automatic - ETA 2789
Pallas Adora 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 1 click.
  • Day of the week is in French.

NOS Nivada Antarctic Automatic - AS 1986

Nivada Antarctic Automatic - AS 1986
Nivada Antarctic Automatic - AS 1986
Movement:
  • AS 1986 automatic movement. Modified rotor. Swiss made.
  • Automatic wind.
  • 21600 p/h High beat movement.
  • 25.6mm D x 5.25mm H
  • 25 Jewels
  • Power reserve 46h
  • Rotor marked Nivada, 25 Jewels, Swiss.
  • Incabloc shock protection.
  • Quickset date by pushing the crown

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.

Tuesday 12 August 2014

70s Tissot Seastar Automatic - AS 2066

The Tissot Seastar featured here isn't a commonly seen model. I acquired it about 7 years ago as a NOS. I have examined it in detail with caution because it has a non - Tissot - Omega - Lemania - movement. It has a AS ebauche movement. The dial feet are intact and fit well into the movement. The movement fits well into the case and the movement have case screws that matches the case screw indent on the edge. The conclusion is that it is an authentic Tissot with an AS ebauche movement.

70s Tissot Seastar Automatic - AS 2066
70s Tissot Seastar 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.
  • Incabloc shock protection system.

Sunday 10 August 2014

Certina Revelation Automatic - Certina 25-651

Certina Revelation Automatic - Certina 25-651
Certina Revelation Automatic - beautiful duo-tone dial
Movement:
  • Certina in house movement, calibre 25-651. Swiss Made.
  • 19,800 p/h
  • Rotor marked 25-651 Jewels, Swiss Made.
  • Power reserve roughly 44 hours.
  • Size: Diameter - 25.6mm, Height - 5.9mm.
  • Incabloc shock protection system.
  • Date function - change by 23-24 hour.

Vintage 70s Guide Automatic - ETA 2789

Funky tonneau shape solid stainless steel case
Movement:
  • Movement is ETA 2789. Swiss Made.
  • 21,600 Hi-beat movement.
  • Rotor marked 25 Jewels, Swiss Made.
  • Power reserve roughly 48 hours
  • Size: Diameter - 25.6mm, Height - 5.9mm.
  • Incabloc shock protection system
  • Date/Day display, quick set function by pulling out the crown by 1 click.
  • Day of the week is in French.