Vintage 50s CYMA Watersport Cymaflex R.459 17J Manual Steel Patina 30mm Watch

About this watch

Some vintage dials merely grow old; this one has acquired a signature of its own. The warm cream dial carries a beautiful, naturally developed speckled patina, framed by faceted gold-tone arrowhead markers, a dotted minute track and dauphine hands. The dial is signed "CYMA Watersport" and "Cymaflex", the name of CYMA's own shock-protection system.

The 30mm stainless-steel case (reference 2-5679-6) has classic post-war proportions with tapered lugs and a screw-down caseback. Inside is the signed CYMA calibre R.459, a 17-jewel Swiss manual-wind movement with centre seconds.

Brand heritage

CYMA was founded in 1862 in Le Locle, Switzerland, by the brothers Joseph and Théodore Schwob, and in the early 20th century worked closely with Tavannes, one of the largest Swiss movement makers. CYMA supplied watches to the British Army during the Second World War and became known for robust, in-house movements. Its patented Cymaflex shock absorber, introduced in the 1950s, protected the balance staff and was a selling point of the brand's sporty "Watersport" line, CYMA's water-resistant everyday watches of the period.

Why this one is special

• Signed Watersport dial with an even, attractive cream patina
• All-steel case, not plated, with screw-down back
• CYMA manufacture calibre R.459 with Cymaflex shock protection
• A compact, wearable 1950s size that suits any wrist

Specifications

• Brand / Model: CYMA Watersport Cymaflex
• Reference: 2-5679-6
• Era: circa 1950s
• Case size: 30 mm, stainless steel, screw-down caseback
• Movement: CYMA calibre R.459, 17 jewels, Swiss manual wind, centre seconds
• Dial: cream with speckled patina, gold-tone arrowhead markers
• Strap: brown crocodile-pattern leather

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with honest age: dial spotting and tonal variation, light tarnish on the hands and markers, surface wear to the case and noticeable scratches on the engraved caseback. The strap shows signs of use. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and a CYMA pouch. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL, from Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.