Vintage 1968 Glycine Combat w/Orange Patina,Divers Case,Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Description: ***********FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the automatic movement keeps accurate time and the date wheel rolls over without issue the power reserve only averages approximately 7 hours. And while the hack wire is intact, which can be most clearly seen in pictures 14 and 15, the hack feature does not work. Given these issues a complete overhaul is long overdue and required.***********This seldom seen vintage 1960's Glycine Combat has a matte black "T SWISS MADE T" signed dial that is in lovely but not perfect condition as it shows difficult to see wear. The original lume, which no longer glows after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to an orange hue. Although in person it's not visually perceptible under high magnification the minute, hour and seconds hands show cracking. The all stainless steel case with lugholes on the left side only (correct for this reference) shows honest wear with no signs of oxidation. The outer edge of the case back is faintly stamped "645" followed by the serial number "966593" which corresponds to 1968. The crystal needs to be replaced. While I normally show pictures of the movements of watches I put up for sale I don't feel comfortable removing the case back on this one. The automatic movement with semi-quickset date function, likely an ETA 2472 based on other examples I've had, keeps accurate time, albeit for a short time period, and the date wheel rolls over at 12 am. The semi-quickset date function works flawlessly by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 20.5 and 24 hour marks. After recently winding the cross-hatched, non-screwdown crown 39 full revolutions the movement had a relatively weak approximate 7 hour power reserve period. The crown winds with significant tension. Given the issues mentioned a complete overhaul is long overdue and required. This watch measures approximately 34 mm excluding the crown, approximately 37.5 mm including the crown and approximately 18 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the fixed bezel, is approximately 6.5 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 9.5 mm. 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 24 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 automatic movement keeps accurate time and the date wheel rolls over without issue the power reserve only averages approximately 7 hours. And while the hack wire is intact, which can be most clearly seen in pictures 14 and 15, the hack feature does not work. Given these issues a complete overhaul is long overdue and required.***********

Price: 995 USD

Location: Brea, California

End Time: 2024-12-03T00:28:41.000Z

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