Key Features
This fashionable and understated vintage dress watch is, due to its small size, suitable and a comfortable wear for any occasion. The well-preserved cream dial has a sleek, eye-catching patina, nicely complimented by the black and silver accents on the indices and hands.
The movement is French in origin, a France Ebauche 140-A, however a factory re-marked it at some point with UT30 and SWISS stamps – probably so that they could call it “SWISS MADE”, and thus to use that marking.
About Bentima
Bentima was a British clock manufacturing company, that later became a Swiss watchmaker. At one stage they were also importers for Oris watches coming into the UK. Subsequently they started marketing their own watches under the name Bentima Star.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly in our Bristol workshop. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines. The set includes a new, high-quality genuine leather strap.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Original, circular case.
- Chrome plated.
- Pan-shaped, front convex acrylic crystal.
- Stainless steel screw caseback.
- Dust-proof.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 31.3 mm.
- Width w/crown 34 mm.
- Height 38.5 mm.
- Thickness 9.8 mm.
- Strap width 17 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original, white/cream tone dial.
- Applied silver-tone indices with black accents, bigger and with lume at 3, 6, 9, 12.
- “Bentima” signature in cursive script with “star” and two star motifs below.
- ‘Block’ style silver-tone hour and minute hands with black accents and lume ends.
- Silver-tone centre seconds hand.
Movement
- French-made movement.
- FE-140-1 caliber, remarked with UT30 and SWISS stamps.
- 17 jewels.
- Manual.
- Satin-brushed plates, bridges, and wheels.
- Polished screws.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 2 weeks cyclic test.
- Average timekeeping range: 30-40 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- Comes with new, black snakeskin style genuine leather strap.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
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