Atlantic - Worldmaster Original – Calibre 696N - No...

ATLANTIC WORLDMASTER ORIGINAL – Calibre 696N – 17 Jewels – Black dial – Vintage 1950s – 37.3 mm Elegant and attractive Atlantic Worldmaster Original, vintage Swiss watch from approximately the 1950s and 1960s, belonging to one of the emblematic collections of the historic Atlantic watch brand. This piece stands out especially for its precious black dial with arabic numerals and gold indices, a classic combination highly prized among vintage watch collectors. Its design features elegant gold hands and a distinctive central seconds hand with a red arrow tip, a distinctive detail that adds personality and a striking contrast on the dark dial. The round silver-finished case, with classic-design lugs and domed crystal, preserves the characteristic proportions of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Its generous diameter of 37.3 mm without crown is especially attractive for a watch of this era. Swiss mechanical movement Inside lies a hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 696N, with 17 jewels, representative of Swiss watchmaking tradition. A classic mechanism that reflects the quality and technical experience of mid-20th-century mechanical watchmaking. Technical specifications Brand: Atlantic Model: Worldmaster Original Origin: Switzerland – Swiss Made Era: Approximately 1950s/60s Movement: Manual-wind mechanical Calibre: 696N Jewels: 17 Functions: Hours, minutes, and central seconds Diameter: 37.3 mm without crown Case: Silver-finished metal Case back: Stainless steel with Atlantic emblem Dial: Black with arabic numerals and gold indices Hands: Gold Seconds: Central with red arrow tip Crystal: Domed, vintage style Strap: Black with metal buckle Inscriptions: Waterproof, Antishock, Antimagnetic, and Swiss Made Condition The watch retains an attractive vintage aesthetic, with the charm and personality typical of a piece several decades old. Its black dial, combined with gold details and the striking red seconds hand, offers an elegant and very characteristic presentation of the era. Shows signs of use consistent with its age, appreciable in the photographs. A collectible piece The Atlantic Worldmaster is one of the best-known historical models of Swiss watchmaking, valued for its classic design and mechanical tradition. This example gathers especially attractive features: black dial, gold numerals, red-tipped seconds hand, domed crystal, and a 37.3 mm case, generously proportioned for its era. An excellent opportunity to add an Atlantic Worldmaster Original with manual-caliber 696N and a vintage aesthetic with strong personality to a collection. The photographs are part of the description and show the watch the buyer will receive. It will be carefully packed and protected for shipping. Extras: No box and no papers. Shipping type: Worldwide shipping by certified mail with Express courier. Any customs duties, if any, would be paid by the buyer.

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