Vantage A-20 600ft. Diver c.1970
Vantage A-20 600ft. Diver c.1970
By the end of 1966, Hamilton (of Lancaster, PA) ownership also held and produced both Buren and Vantage watch brands. As a result, arguably some of the coolest models from both brands came about within a handful of following years.
This circa 1970 600-foot rated Vantage diver is one of those classically styled divers from the period. The solid stainless steel “import case” timepiece is in great condition, retaining the original screw down crown setup which was uncommon for even well-known divers at the time, and brings a lot to the table in terms of value among its peers.
A wonderful addition to any vintage, particularly diver-oriented, watch collection!
Movement: Standard Time 177A (Durowe-derived caliber), 17 jewels, 18,000bph
Case Stainless steel
Powered: Mechanical - Handwind
Case Width: 37.3 mm (40.1mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 47 mm
Lug Width: 19 mm
Thickness: 11.5mm
Bezel: Bi-directional base metal tension indicator
Crystal: Acrylic
Crown: Original screw down
Band: New fine mesh
Boxes: None
Function - This watch is wound by hand. It is recommended to wind the crown 10-15 times to typically give a power reserve to last throughout the day. If you do fully wind the watch, stop when you begin to feel tightness in winding pressure.
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