Vintage 70s Navy Automatic Skin Diver 38mm Black Dial Date Rotating Bezel Watch

About this watch

An uncommon 1970s skin-diver style automatic signed "Navy" beneath a small crown logo. The graphic black dial has an oversized luminous 12, aged baton markers, a red outer chapter ring, broad red-tipped hands, sweep seconds and a framed date at 3 o'clock under a magnifier.

The 38mm cushion case is framed by a blue and silver rotating bezel and closed by a stainless steel screw back stamped 1470 and marked Dustproof, Stainless Steel Back and Antimagnetic. It is fitted with a bright blue leather strap.

Brand heritage

"Navy" is one of the many small private-label names that appeared on European sports watches of the 1960s and 1970s. Watches like this were typically assembled from bought-in cases and movements and sold through jewellers and department stores. Little documentation survives on the label itself, and no military-issue provenance is claimed.

Why this one is special

• Classic 1970s skin-diver look: rotating bezel, luminous markers, high-contrast dial
• Blue and silver bezel with red accents on a black dial
• Automatic movement with date and cyclops magnifier
• Chunky cushion case with real wrist presence

Specifications

• Dial name: Navy
• Era: circa 1970s
• Movement: automatic
• Functions: hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date with magnifier, rotating bezel
• Dial: black with luminous markers and red chapter ring
• Case: cushion shape, approx. 38 mm, stainless steel screw back stamped 1470
• Strap: blue leather with buckle (later replacement)

Condition

Honest vintage condition with scratches, scuffs, plating wear and pitting around the case, marks and age-related wear to the crystal, naturally aged luminous material and wear to the bezel. The strap shows noticeable wear and fraying near the lugs. Service history, long-term accuracy and power reserve are not documented. Water resistance has not been tested and the watch should be kept away from water. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch only; no box or papers. Display box shown for presentation.

Shipping & Returns

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