FOR PARTS/REPAIR – the movement does not run and shows signs of previous moisture ingress, the original signed crown/stem separates which does not allow the date/time to be set nor does it wind and the date wheel needs to be replaced as it is damaged, presumably from moisture over time. Given this and considering that the movement shows no clear signs of ever having been serviced (there are no watchmaker service markings on the inside of the case back or on the movement) a complete overhaul/restoration is required. This vintage Archimedes diver is an example of a watch that in my humble opinion the pictures don’t nearly do it the justice it deserves. In person it presents beautifully. The glossy black “SWISS MADE” signed dial shows age-related wear and signs of moisture ingress while the original tritium, which remains fully intact and emits a quick-burst glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged naturally to a truly special orange hue. The all stainless steel bezel, which rotates bidirectionally with an appropriate amount of tension, looks great with the lume pip complementing the dial and patina nicely. The all stainless steel case is in wonderful condition showing very minor wear with no signs of oxidation. The outer edge of the case back is stamped “100% WATERPROOF ANTIMAGNETIC INCABLOC AUTOMATIC SWISS MADE” with “ALL STAINLESS STEEL UNBREAKABLE MAINSPRING 25 JEWELS” stamped along the inner edge and “MILUS” followed by “ARCHIMEDES, “”666 FT, “”20 ATMOSPHERES” and “30.105” stamped in the center. The crystal, which has significant dust/debris lying on its underbelly, can likely be salvaged. The 25 jewels Swiss “MILUS” stamped ETA 2472 shows clear signs of having been exposed to water at some point as there is significant rust/oxidation. Consequently it does not run, the original signed crown/stem separates and the date wheel is damaged. Additional pictures of the movement can be happily provided upon request. Given the issues mentioned/shown and considering that the movement shows no signs of ever having been serviced (there are no visible watchmaker service markings on the inside of the case back or on the movement) a complete overhaul/restoration is required. This watch measures approximately 37 mm excluding the crown, approximately 40.5 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 9 mm. Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 12 mm. A complete overhaul/restoration 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. 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. The item “Vintage Milus Archimedes 666 Diver withOrange Patina, All SS Case FOR PARTS/REPAIR” is in sale since Tuesday, June 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “savethetreestoday” and is located in Issaquah, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Gender: Men’s
- Water Resistance: 200 m (20 ATM)
- Number of Jewels: More than 23 Jewels
- Model: Archimedes 666
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Style: Diver
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
- Features: Easy to Read
- Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969
- Case Finish: Polished
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Display: Analog
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Brand: Milus
- Case Size: 37 mm
- Age: Vintage 1960’s
- Face Color: Black