Key Features
Vintage 1970’s FLUX French diver. This timepiece is in brilliant condition, virtually new old stock with no real visible wear, and just minimal traces from storing/handling. The dial is the true highlight of this watch, although perceived as true black, when catching the light you can see the dark-cobalt-blue dial base tone – a real treat! Especially combined with the nice, chunky mint green lume indexes. The case is a nice 32mm size with an original metal bezel, while the simple, high-quality strap is the standard 18mm width. The 1960’s and early 70’s saw a massive rise in popularity of diving watches, with the boom particularly concentrated in France. Today, the most interesting vintage divers tend to hail from there, and you can be sure that pretty much any French diver you stumble across will be a real treat to wear. The movement is in great condition, and still works perfectly despite its age.
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. Comes with a comfortable dark grey 18mm cloth strap.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Original, tonneau style case.
- Chrome plated case body.
- Acrylic crystal.
- Stainless steel screw caseback with aqualung diver emblem.
- 1 ATM waterproof.
- Dark grey cloth strap.
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 32 mm.
- Width w/ crown 34.3 mm.
- Full height 37 mm.
- Thickness 12.2 mm.
- Strap width 18 mm.
Dial and Hands
- Original cobalt blue dial.
- Chunky block style green lume indexes.
- “FLUX” signature below numeral 12 position.
- ‘TV screen’ style seconds subdial at numeral 6 position.
- Silver-tone ‘stick’ style hour and minute hands with original mint green lume.
- Silver-tone small seconds hand.
Movement
- French-made movement.
- FE 233-60 caliber.
- 15 jewels.
- Manual wind.
- Incabloc shockproof.
- Basic finishing of plates and bridges.
- Mirror polished wheels and screws.
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 2 weeks cyclic test.
- Average timekeeping range: 20-40 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- 18mm blue genuine leather strap.
- 12-month warranty.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
Links and Resources:
History of the 1970’s French Diving Watch Boom.
Other French Divers in our Collection.
