Key Features
Looking for a unique and rare timepiece to add to your collection? Look no further than the Indusa Digi-Mech Automatic German Watch. This watch boasts a large, angular retro-futuristic design that is sure to catch the eye of any watch enthusiast.
But what really sets this watch apart is its rare automatic movement – the Förster automatic with digital jumping hours complication. This movement is well-catalogued but hardly seen today, making it a true collector’s item.
While the case has been polished and nickel-plated at some point, we recommend this watch for collection purposes and occasional wearing, rather than daily use. With its unique design and rare movement, the Indusa Digi-Mech Automatic German Watch is a must-have for any serious watch collector. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of watchmaking history.
Digi-mechs are far from the sort of watch that you’re used to seeing, this piece comes from the 70’s ‘electronic/digital’ era, when classical mechanical brands were competing with electronic watches and developing these kind of mechanical timepieces with digital display complications. Fun fact – 99% of those advanced electronic digital watches are now dead and non-repairable, due to the degradation of the integrated electronic components. However, the horological digi-mech creations are still alive and running, and with regular servicing will continue to do so for 100+ years.
NOTE: It is strictly recommended that you do not move the hour discs backwards, and only move them forwards to avoid any maladjustment of the jump-hour springs.
About Indusa
The watch’s history is also fascinating – the Bernhard Förster (BF) company began manufacturing watch movements in 1938 and had up to 400 employees by 1977. However, after the “quartz crisis” of the 70s, the company shifted its focus to orthodontic product manufacturing (now known as Forestadent).
Overview
Case and Strap
- Nickle plated case
- Stainless steel snap on caseback.
- Thick acrylic crystal.
- New 22mm black rally style leather strap.
- Dustproof/weatherproof.
Dimensions:
- Width w/ crown 42.8 mm.
- Width without crown 39.8mm
- Full height 38 mm.
- Thickness 12.5 mm.
- Strap width 22 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Digi-mech style dial
- Three discs for hours, minutes, and running seconds with Arabic numerals.
- Signed ‘Indusa, Digital, Automatic’ on right hand side of dial.
Movement
- German-made movement.
- PUW 1560D calibre.
- 25 jewels.
- Automatic.
- 40hr power reserve.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 2 week cyclic test
- Average timekeeping range: 15-30 sec/day
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
