MINT Vintage Elgin Automatic Skin Diver 333ft- Sharp Original Case-Swiss AS 1916 For Sale

A high-condition, no-excuses timepiece for the discriminating vintage collector.

In the world of vintage divers, finding a piece that hasn’t been over-restored or neglected is becoming increasingly difficult. This Elgin 333ft Automatic represents the \"sweet spot\" of 1970s horology—retaining its factory-correct finish and boasting a level of mechanical health rarely seen on the open market.

• Sharp, Original Case Geometry: The stainless steel \"C-shape\" case retains crisp transitions and beautiful factory lines. The radial sunburst brushing on the lugs is remarkably well-preserved.

• Professional 333ft Spec: While standard skin divers of the era were often rated to 150ft, this \"Heavy Duty\" model features a 333ft (10 ATM) rating.

• \"Toasted\" Tritium Patina: The original dial features tritium plots aged to a perfect, uniform \"toasted marshmallow\" hue, contrasting beautifully against the deep matte black dial.

• High-Contrast Sport Dial: The signature neon-orange sweep-second hand remains vibrant, matching the included premium 3-color NATO strap.

Inspected and verified at Sleepy Time Pieces, this diver is a \"no-excuses\" example of Swiss-made tool watch Elgin Caliber 334 (A. Schild 1916 base)Beat Rate21,600 BPH (High-beat for a smooth sweep)ComplicationDate IndicatorPerformanceVerified on Timegrapher with healthy amplitude and steady rateCase Size36mmLug to Lug49mmCase Thickness12.5mmLug Width18mm
Quick Specifications

• Case: All Stainless Steel (Original factory finish)

• Dial: Original Matte Black with Applied \"E\" Logo

• Crystal: Domed Acrylic with internal \"Cyclops\" date magnifier

• Bezel: offerirectional \"Count-up\" friction diver bezel

• Strap: Premium Grey/Black/Orange NATO (New)

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