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Mega-Rare MORTIMA Super Datomatic Explorer Waterproof 100% with Dual Bezel & Rotating Tachymeter
This watch was SOLD on January 20, 2014 (Destination: Manila, Philippines).
Accessories: none Crystal: glass Dial Width: 29 mm Dial Height: 29 mm |
Movement: 17 jewels manual-wind Case: chrome-plated steel Case Width: 40 mm with posts Case Height: 42 mm with lugs Case Number: NA Movement Number: CAT-C-66 Bracelet: fabric Bracelet Width: 20 mm Bracelet Length: measures up to 9.5 in |
This is an authentic French/Swiss-made MORTIMA Super Datomatic Explorer 100 Meters Automatic Dive Watch with Date display.
- 98% Original/Complete MORTIMA parts - new band & clasp
- white detail against matte blue dial
- DUAL BEZEL: black bezel ring rotates; silver bezel ring fixed
- ROTATING TACHYMETER
- magnified date display window
- chrome-plated steel case & crowns
- stainless steel case back & clasp
- new black silicon band
- 17 jewels manual-wind movement
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This "primitive"MORTIMA Super Datomatic Explorer features broad-arrow hands & a sturdy explorer case. Though primitive, its design is bold & daring - featuring a dual bezel (black ring rotates while silver ring is fixed) & a rotating tachymeter (reminiscent of the RADO Captain Cook).
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *VERY GOOD condition (83-87%): The watch shows what might be considered normal wear by a careful owner who wore the watch regularly. Scratches are evident, but no nicks or dings. May have replacement parts. A sound, attractive presentation overall.
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *NEAR MINT condition (93-97%): working perfectly, keeping good time & needs nothing.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
The MORTIMA watch label was owned by French company Cattin & Cie, which later migrated operations to Switzerland. MORTIMA was discontinued after the "quartz watch meltdown" in the early 1980s, but Cattin & Cie persists to create private label watches today. Their limited production makes these watches very rare & highly sought after!
chrome-plated steel case
DUAL BEZEL: black bezel ring rotates while silver bezel ring is fixed
black ROTATING TACHYMETER with red, white & blue detailing
matte blue dial or face
The dial has very faint scattered age spotting
luminous-filled steel broad-arrow hands
luminous dot & bar hour markers with corresponding white Arabic 24-hour numeric markers
The luminescent material are original, so they have dimmed due to age.
magnified date display window at 3 o'clock
white MORTIMA name & symbol logos & "17 JEWELS" at 12 o'clock
white "SUPER DATOMATIC", "WATERPROOF 100%" at 6 o'clock
original MORTIMA chrome-plated steel crowns
original MORTIMA glass crystal
new black silicon band
new stainless steel clasp
case back embossed with MORTIMA deep sea explorer/snorkler detail, "WATERPROOF" & "STAINLESS STEEL BACK"
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.
French/Swiss-made MORTIMA 17 jewels manual-wind movement - tested by our experienced technician
