Helbros World Time Skin Diver c.1970
Helbros World Time Skin Diver c.1970
Who isn’t a sucker for world time watches? But toss a coveted concave bezel into the mix and you’re only talking a small handful of watches you could even pick from—if you could get your hands on them!
This Helbros world time skin diver brings a big punch in a value package. From a brand with American roots, their watches aren’t too well known, but—like many through the ‘60s and ‘70s—they had their share of very attractive sporty models. This timepiece is a prime example, but certainly not the norm.
In excellent operating condition, if you enjoy a unique, sizeable piece that you don’t want to run into someone else wearing on the street…at a watch meet…or even on virtually the entire internet!…then here’s a watch for you.
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Case: Case in very nice shape with only a few marks on case present. Topside looks great with sharp edges present.
Bezel: Excellent shape concave bezel, retaining printing completely and presenting very well.
Dial: Excellent shape; looks new at a glance!
Hands: Wonderful shape with original lume.
Movement: Running very smooth, very strong, and accurately!
Movement: AS 1901, 17 jewels, 21,600 bph
Case: Signed stainless steel back, base metal bezel
Powered: Mechanical - Handwind
Case Width: 34.9 mm (37.8mm incl. bezel; 39mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 43.8 mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Thickness: 11.3mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Crown: Non-screw down
Band: New, tropic sport-style dive band
Boxes: None
Function - This watch is wound manually by hand. We recommend setting the time and then winding the crown clockwise approximately 10-15 times to build up sufficient power reserve for your day.
[All vintage watches are expected to function as described. However, due to age and generally unknown service history (unless otherwise stated), these watches may not keep time as accurately as new or quartz (battery) watches. This is completely normal and does not indicate that there is a major problem. Like your automobile, all mechanical watches will likely need to be serviced at some point in time. Please keep this in mind, as there is no guarantee regarding when these vintage watches may need standard maintenance. Every watch sold by Buying On Time is done so with the expectation that it is not currently in need of service or repair, unless noted. We guarantee that all watches sold are accurately described and in the stated condition when they leave our hands.]