FOR REPAIR – while the movement runs strong and keeps accurate time over an approximate 38 hour power reserve period, the crown/stem pull out. It can be pushed back in and wound without issue but the date and time cannot be set. Given this issue and considering the movement’s unknown service history, a complete overhaul is required. This vintage Bessa has a glossy black dial that is in lovely but not perfect condition as it shows age-related wear and subtle hand drag that can only be seen from certain angles. The original lume, which emits a quick-burst glow after being exposed to bright light, has aged gracefully to a perfectly matching orange hue. The black bezel, which rotates with an appropriate amount of tension, shows wear. The all stainless steel case is in decent condition showing some dings with no signs of oxidation. The outer edge of the case back is stamped 20 ATMOSPHERES 100% ETANCHE A. The crystal shows scratching. A skilled watchmaker will have no problem doing so. However, the crown/stem pull out. While it can be pushed back in and wound without issue, the date and time cannot be set. After recently winding the sharply threaded, non-screwdown crown 39 full revolutions the movement had an impressive power reserve of approximately 38 hours. The crown winds beautifully. Given the crown/stem issue and considering the movement’s unknown service history a complete overhaul is required. This watch measures approximately 36 mm excluding the crown, approximately 39.5 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 8 mm. Including the crystal case thickness measures approximately 9.5 mm. Given that the crown/stem pull out and considering the movement’s unknown service history 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. 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 Bessa 20 ATM Diver Watch withOrange Patina, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR” is in sale since Saturday, July 18, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Parts, Tools & Guides\Watches for Parts”. The seller is “savethetreestoday” and is located in Issaquah, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, 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.
- Case Finish: Matte/Polished
- Year Manufactured: 1970-1979
- Dial Color: Black
- Age: Vintage 1970’s
- Display: Analog
- Movement Type: Mechanical (Automatic)
- Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Case Size: 36 mm
- Type: Wristwatch
- Brand: Bessa
- Water Resistance: 200 m (20 ATM)
- Department: Men
- Style: Casual,Diver,Sport
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Features: Date,Push/Pull Crown,Rotating Bezel,Water-Resist