Vintage 1960s Verbel Skin Diver 17J Antichoc Manual Wind Brown Dial 28mm Watch

About this watch

A compact 1960s Swiss skin diver with plenty of character. The bronze-brown dial has aged to a warm tropical tone and carries bold luminous Arabic numerals and batons, signed "Verbel" and "Ancre 17 Rubis Antichoc". A black bidirectional timing bezel and an oversized knurled crown complete the classic sports look.

The approx. 28mm stainless-steel case has a screw-down caseback stamped "Tested 20 Atmospheres, Stainless Steel, 100% Waterproof". Inside is a Swiss 17-jewel lever manual-wind movement with Antichoc shock protection. It comes on a black leather two-piece strap with buckle.

Brand heritage

Verbel is one of the many smaller Swiss watch labels of the 1960s whose company history is not well documented. Labels like this bought complete Swiss lever movements and cases from specialist suppliers, which is why they could offer a real 17-jewel shock-protected diver at an accessible price. Skin divers of this kind, made for swimmers and holidaymakers rather than professional divers, were among the most popular sports watches of the decade and are now collected for their variety and charm.

Why this one is special

• Genuine 1960s Swiss skin diver styling with timing bezel and big crown
• Warm tropical brown dial with luminous Arabic numerals
• 17-jewel Swiss lever movement with Antichoc shock protection
• Compact 28mm size, ideal for a smaller wrist

Specifications

• Brand: Verbel
• Style: skin diver
• Era: circa 1960s
• Case size: approx. 28 mm without crown, stainless steel, screw-down caseback
• Movement: Swiss lever (Ancre), 17 jewels, manual wind, Antichoc
• Bezel: black, bidirectional rotating
• Dial: bronze-brown with luminous numerals and markers
• Strap: black leather two-piece strap with buckle

Condition

Pre-owned vintage watch in good condition for its age, with honest signs of wear to the case, bezel and crystal and natural patina on the dial. As with any vintage watch, it should not be used in water, and timekeeping accuracy may differ from a modern watch. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
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What's included

The watch on its leather strap. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.