Of all the watch categories that seemed to be in excess through the late 1960’s and 70’s, the “skin divers” were definitely one of them. Whether brand names, private labels, department store offerings, or otherwise, they came in a vast array of styles and flavors. At the top of the heap would be the solid stainless, automatic variations if you ask many.

Paul Raynard was a private brand that put out many attractive offerings through the 60’s and 70’s, having various brands private label or supply their pieces and then importing them into the U.S. for sale. This particular model is a Baylor Watch Co./Roberta Watch Case Co. West German product, as seen on the movement and inside caseback.

Let’s hit the high points:

This piece looks hardly worn, with a razor sharp all-stainless case, glossy bezel and dial that look all but new, wonderful original yellow lume on an Explorer-style + date window layout, smooth winding German automatic motor, and 37mm width with those lovely, long lugs.

Does much more need to be said? I doubt it.

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Case: Solid stainless steel with razor sharp edges, in excellent shape.

Bezel: Excellent shape with only slight marks under the edge by the case. No lume/pip, if it ever had one.

Dial: Very good + shape, looks new at a glance; original puffy lume.

Hands: Wonderful shape with original lume.

Movement: Running very smooth, strong, and keeping very good time.