Cornavin - Pentaflex disco volante Chariot - spacewatch...

B. HISTORY of the Model: Founded in Geneva in 1920-1922, Cornavin is a Swiss watch brand known for pioneering the "big date" display and, later, for marketing Soviet-made movements in the 1970s-'80s. Named after Geneva's central district, the brand blended Swiss design with affordable, often Soviet-produced, mechanical movements, before reviving as a modern Swiss-made brand. Key Historical Phases • Origin (1920s): Established in Geneva, Switzerland, the brand specialized in high-quality, hand-assembled mechanical watches, gaining recognition for its attention to detail. • The "Big Date" & Golden Age (1950s–1960s):Cornavin gained popularity for technical innovation, most notably introducing the Datocor, a wristwatch featuring a distinctive two-window "big date" display. Another significant model was the P810 diver, which featured a decompression dial and rotating hour disc. • Soviet Partnership (1970s–1980s): During the quartz crisis, Cornavin shifted to importing Soviet movements to maintain affordability, branding them as Swiss-designed for international export. These watches, often featuring movements from Poljot, Raketa, Slava, and Luch, were, ironically, produced in the USSR but targeted Western and Spanish markets. • Modern Era (2010s–Present): Re-established as an independent, family-owned Swiss watch brand, Cornavin is now based in Zurich, focusing on luxury-design sports watches that are "Swiss Made". • Key Characteristics of Vintage Cornavin Watches • Soviet Collaboration: Many vintage Cornavins from the 1970s and 80s are actually Soviet watches, sometimes featuringday-wheels in Spanish. • Models: Notable vintage models included the Datocor and the P810 diver. • Movements: Used reliable, high-jewel Soviet calibers, such as the 2428 (25 jewels) and 2614.2H (17 jewels). -> A. CONDITION; * watch has been Recently Serviced and tested. *1 year warranty. *We are watch collectors and curators with own watchmaker. *watch not polished as far as we know. * light scratches in case, dial, and bezel, due to being a vintage watch. CONDITION REPORT: subjective to me as a collector: Watch has minimal scratches on case, dial, bezel and back case, due to being vintage. nothing to worry about. glass in good condition 9.5 of 10 Case 9,5/10 Bezel 9,5/10 Belt/bracelet slight scratches 9,5/10 mint new bracelet. Dial in good condition 8,5 /10 ( slight scratched, and refinished) Buckle/buckle slight scratches 9,5/10. -> C: SPECS 35mm case, steel dial vinage. Steel case. Manual wind. signed bracelet, dial -> D. SCOPE OF DELIVERY: - Watch. - extra straps generic, plus generic buckle. ¬­¬.¬....­ - - Plenty of references here *We are a a group of collectors that are crazy watchlovers, with collector buying approach. - a Boutique-watch Business, that focus on - rare - singular - and different watches. - not the typical watch reseller. *We are watch collectors by heart, -> passionate curators *We offer rare , different and singular watches all working order. - > We take care of the watch, as if it was for us. * 6month warranty on the caliber. *We ship our watches from Madrid, Spain. ­¬¬­.­¬.¬¬.¬ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: * read description carefully. * Watch is sold according European Union laws and regulations. * Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union. - If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply. * Photos are part of description, please watch carefully

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