This vintage watch is an Avia-matic automatic watch dating from the 1960s. The watch has a Swiss 17-jewel ETA 2472 automatic movement, with Incabloc shock protection. The watch is working well and keeping good time. Avia is a watchmaking company that has a long history and was very prominent in the 1950s and 60s. The…Read more
Category: Automatic
Eterna-Matic automatic wrist watch, 1968
The latest addition to the Set Back in Time collection is this Eterna-matic 2000 Centenaire automatic wrist watch, dating from 1968. Eterna introduced the Centenaire range in 1956 to celebrate the centenary of the company. This is a classic dress watch, a little small by today’s standards, but certainly acceptable as a vintage timepiece. The…Read more
1950s Cyma bumper automatic wristwatch
This vintage Cyma bumper automatic wristwatch exudes character. The Cyma brand is well-respected amongst vintage watch collectors. The watch, which dates from the 1950s, has aged well, and it keeps good time. The dial is branded Cymaflex, which was a proprietary shock protection system developed by Cyma in the late 1930s. Cyma Joseph and Theodore…Read more
Omega Genève automatic wristwatch, 1968
This is one of the latest additions to the Set Back in Time vintage watch collection. It is an Omega Genève automatic dating to 1968. It is not just a classic vintage watch. It’s a style statement. This Omega is powered by a calibre 552 24-jewel automatic movement, which is working nicely and keeping good…Read more