Key Features
This ACIER CRELOI is a reinforcement steel armature trademark from France. It features an original Tropic strap made of elastic rubber, in near perfect condition, nicely flexible and comfortably wearable. The dial itself is an attractive black with large, block Arabic numerals – very easily readable and with a nice fresh looking green lume. The timepiece has a 34mm chrome plated case, in great condition, with a stainless steel screw caseback featuring the well known aqualung diver emblem. Combined with the original strap and stylish dial, this watch really is a truly authentic French vintage divers timepiece. Read more about French vintage diving watches Here.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines. The watch comes with its original 20 mm black Tropic rubber strap.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Circular case with black bezel.
- Chrome plated case body.
- Acrylic crystal.
- Stainless steel screw down caseback.
- Dustproof, rainproof, splash-proof.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 35 mm.
- Width w/ crown 39 mm.
- Full height 45 mm.
- Thickness 10.9 mm.
- Strap width 20 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original black dial – perfect condition.
- Chunky Arabic numerals 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 with green lume.
- Black style indexes with green lume.
- “Acier Creloi” signature on dial below numeral 12 position.
- Small seconds subdial in crosshair design.
- ‘Pencil’ style silver-tone hands with lume.
Movement
- French-made movement.
- FE 233-60 caliber.
- 15 jewels.
- Manual wind.
- Antichoc shockproof.
- Satin finishing of plates and bridges.
- Sunburst pattern wheels polished screws.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 1 weeks cyclic test
- Average timekeeping range: 15-30 sec/day
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Original elastic rubber black Tropic strap.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
Links and Resources:
Other Vintage Divers in Our Collection.
About the 1970’s French Diving Watch Boom.
