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Orion
Skeleton
Diamond Tooled
Swiss
Here is a SUPER cool, incredibly clean, partial skeleton wristwatch by Orion! It has a very smooth, 36 mm black dial showing off some of the inner mechanisms. Perhaps one of the coolest things about this watch is the black and white checkered sweep second. The dial is also lightly luminous and features baton indices and subtle silver minute marks.
This vintage watch is in incredibly clean condition, leading us to believe it is near new old stock, never worn. The caseback and bezel are a plated base metal, and the caseback reads Swiss Made, Base Metal, Electronically Timed, Diamond Tooled, and inside reads, Basis Watch, Swiss, Base Metal Case.
The Swiss movement features one jewel and is unadjusted. The 24 mm original strap is a two-piece black leather hole-punched strap with a silver-toned buckle.
If you are looking for a cool, unique wristwatch for yourself or as a gift, this one fits the bill as it keeps great time and is in beautiful condition!
Movement Markings:
One 1 Jewel
Unadjusted
Swiss Made
Basis Watch
Case Back Signed:
Basis Watch
Swiss
Base Metal Case
Swiss Made
Base Metal
Electronically Timed
Diamond Tooled
Measurements (mm):
Case: 36.4
Case Width with Crown: 38.4
Case Lug to Lug: 39.6
Case Thickness: 11.8
Lug Width: 19.1
Band Width: 23.6
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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