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Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
The day and date wheels roll over as they should, the crown can be wound and the seconds hand runs strong with an approximate 41 hour power reserve period, the minute and hour hands do not move. It's likely that the cannon pinion needs tightening. Given this and considering that the movement has likely never been serviced a complete overhaul is required. This seldom seen vintage 1970's Helbros diver has a satin blue "SWISS" only signed dial that is in lovely but not perfect condition as it shows age-related wear, particularly around the edges. The original lume on the dial and hands, which remains fully intact and emits a faint, short-lived glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a warm buttermilk hue on the dial and to a deeper golden butterscotch patina on the hands. The bezel, which shows considerable wear and rotates bidirectionally with an appropriate amount of tension, has faded to a brownish hue. The all stainless steel lugholes case shows minor wear with no signs of oxidation. The outside of the case back is stamped "ALL STAINLESS STEEL WEST GERMANY" while the inside of the case back is stamped HELBROS WATCHES. The crystal is heavily scratched and misaligned. This is likely due to the cannon pinion needing to be tightened. The quickset date function works flawlessly by pressing in on the crown. After recently winding the sharply threaded non-screwdown crown 37 full revolutions the movement had a solid power reserve of approximately 41 hours. Given that the minute and hour hands do not move and considering that the movement has likely never been serviced (there are no visible watchmaker service markings on the inside of the case back or on the movement) a complete overhaul is required.

This watch measures approximately 37 mm excluding the crown, approximately 40 mm including the crown and approximately 19.5 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the bezel, is approximately 9.5 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 10.5 mm. Given that the minute and hours hands do not move and considering that the movement has likely never been serviced a complete overhaul is required.

As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time.

For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility. And please study the 12 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Parts, Tools & Guides\Watches for Parts". The seller is "twooldsouls" and is located in this country: US.

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  • Movement Type: Mechanical (Manual)
  • Dial Style: Arabic Numerals, Non-Numeric Hour Marks
  • Features: Day/Date,Push/Pull Crown,Rotating Bezel
  • Year Manufactured: 1970-1979
  • Dial Color: Blue
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Display: Analog
  • Lug Width: 19.5 mm
  • Case Size: 37 mm
  • Department: Men
  • Style: Casual,Diver,Sport
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Case Finish: Brushed/Matte
  • Caseback: Screwback
  • Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Bezel Color: Brownish Hue
  • Bezel Type: Bidirectional Rotating
  • Brand: Helbros

Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withBlue Dial, AS 1914, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
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