A charming 1970s French “skin-diver” style watch from Dollar, with a clean matte-black dial, bold Arabic numerals, and a classic timing bezel. It’s a straightforward, mechanical piece – compact, wearable, and full of tool-watch vibe.
The watch presents in honest vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age (notably to the chromed case). The dial is clean and highly legible, and the thick acrylic crystal gives the watch the correct warm vintage appearance.
About the DOLLAR French watches
In the 1960s–1970s, “Dollar” is most commonly encountered as a French-market brand offering practical, affordable mechanical watches – using mostly French movements such as those produced by France Ébauches. Pieces like this capture the era well: simple mechanics, strong readability, and sporty styling influenced by the dive-watch trend of the time.
A Dollar watch is a clever, understated fit for anyone in finance or banking – an authentic vintage piece with a name that quietly matches the profession.
Specifications
Brand: Dollar
Model: French Diver (diver-style)
Year: 1970s
Movement: France Ébauches FE-233-68, 15 jewels, manual wind (Made in France)
Case: Chromed
Caseback: Steel, screw-down
Bezel: Black plastic timing bezel
Crystal: Thick acrylic
Dial: Black, “Antichoc”, “Ancre 15 Rubis”, small seconds
Strap: Genuine leather strap
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds
Servicing and Warranty
Fully serviced with disassembly in our Bristol shop
This watch is powered by the FE-233-68 manual-wind calibre by France Ébauches. It’s a classic, serviceable French movement architecture, here paired with a small-seconds dial layout and “Antichoc” shock protection – exactly what you want from an everyday vintage piece.
