TORNEK-RAYVILLE

TORNEK-RAYVILLE, USA, REF. TR 900, "STERILE DIAL", STAINLESS STEEL A fine, rare, military, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with humidity indicator Brand: Tornek-Rayville, USA Reference: TR 900 Year: 1964 Case: 0629 Caliber: 17 jewels Diameter: 41 Signature: dial, case and movement Provenance: Property of a Japanese gentleman Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 3-8 (Good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 2-6-01 (Very good , Slightly oxidized , HANDS Original) Movement: 3* (Good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) HKD: 192,000 - 382,000 USD: 24,300 - 48,600 EUR: 21,600 - 43,200 JPY: 3,840,000 - 7,680,000 The Tornek-Rayville TR-900 is a modified version of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, one of the first modern diving watches, tailored to meet US military specifications. To circumvent American import restrictions on Swiss watches, American importer Allen V. Tornek established the Tornek-Rayville company. The watch was essentially a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms with different markings. It was produced specifically for the United States Navy and was used by combat divers (Navy SEALs and UDT - Underwater Demolition Teams). The watch met the stringent military specifications for diving watches, including high readability and significant water resistance. The production of the Tornek-Rayville TR-900 was very limited, making it an extremely rare and highly sought-after watch by collectors today. Many watches were destroyed by the United States Navy at the end of their service, making the remaining examples even more valuable.

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