Vintage Scubapro 500 Diver Watch w/All SS Case,ETA 2784 Mvmt FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Description: ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the movement is clean, the date wheel rolls over as it should, the time can be set without issue and the crown winds smoothly and screws down properly, the movement does not run. Given this and considering that the movement appears to have been last serviced in 1983, a complete overhaul is required.***********This honest vintage Scubapro 500, which came from the estate of the original owner, was used as it was intended to be, as a tool watch. It has a matte black "TSWISS MADET" signed dial that is in lovely condition and the patina on the dial and hands, which remains fully intact and emits a quick-burst glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged to a toasted golden buttermilk hue. In my humble opinion the highlight of this watch is the warm and inviting patina which looks markedly better in person. The silver bezel, which shows wear and ratchets counterclockwise, presents nicely with the butterscotch inverted triangle lume complementing the patina on the dial and hands beautifully. The massive all stainless steel case is in decent condition showing wear and bruising but no visibly noticeable signs of oxidation. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "INCABLOC STAINLESS STEEL SWISS MADE 67199 SUPER-WATERRESISTANT" with "SCUBAPRO WORLDWIDE" followed by "5201" stamped in the center. The inside of the case back is stamped "6420" followed by "SCUBAPRO" and "SWISS MADE." The crystal shows scratching. While the 17 jewels unadjusted Swiss "SCUBAPRO" stamped ETA 2784 automatic movement with quickset date function is clean, the date wheel rolls over as it should, the time can be set and the crown can be wound, the movement does not run. The quickset date function works flawlessly by unscrewing the screwdown crown, pulling it out to the first position and then turning it clockwise until the desired date has been reached. The crown winds smoothly and screws down as it should. Given that the movement does not run and considering that it appears to have been last serviced in 1983 (the inside of the case back shows watchmaker service markings from 1974, 1981 and 1983) a complete overhaul is required. This watch measures approximately 41 mm excluding the crown, approximately 44 mm including the crown and approximately 20 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the bezel, is approximately 13.5 mm. The sunken crystal adds no additional thickness. Given that the movement does not run and considering that it appears to have been last serviced approximately 36 years ago a complete overhaul is required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility. Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given. And please study the 12 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch. Expedited and insured shipping along with signature confirmation will be provided. Thanks for looking! ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the movement is clean, the date wheel rolls over as it should, the time can be set without issue and the crown winds smoothly and screws down properly, the movement does not run. Given this and considering that the movement appears to have been last serviced in 1983, a complete overhaul is required.***********

Price: 1095 USD

Location: Brea, California

End Time: 2025-01-03T00:26:46.000Z

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