Camif MRP SA Bathyscaphe Skin Diver – Vintage French Military-Style Automatic Dive Watch Stainless Steel Case • “Coca-Cola” Rotating Bezel • 200 m Water Resistance This Camif MRP SA Bathyscaphe Skin Diver is a striking vintage dive watch that reflects the robust, functional design language of French military-inspired tool watches from the golden era of mechanical diving instruments. Built for reliability and legibility, this model combines utilitarian aesthetics with the charm and authenticity that only time can create. The 41 mm stainless steel case offers a strong wrist presence and features a classic diver profile with a unidirectional rotating bezel in the iconic “Coca-Cola” color scheme, combining black and red segments for clear elapsed-time tracking. The blue dial, visible in the photos, shows a beautiful aged tone, complemented by applied luminous hour markers and bold hands designed for underwater readability. The date window at 3 o’clock is cleanly integrated, maintaining balance and practicality. Protected by a mineral crystal, the watch is powered by a Swiss automatic movement, delivering dependable mechanical performance. The screw-down case construction provides a factory-rated water resistance of 200 meters, characteristic of true skin diver watches of the period (water resistance not tested). It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet, generic but well matched to the case, suitable for a wrist of up to 20 cm. Overall, the watch remains in very good vintage condition, graded B+, with honest signs of wear consistent with age and use, adding to its authentic tool-watch character. Technical Details Brand: Camif MRP SA Model: Bathyscaphe Skin Diver Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 41 mm Bezel: Rotating diver bezel, black and red “Coca-Cola” style Crystal: Mineral glass Dial: Blue dial with luminous markers Movement: Swiss automatic Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet (generic) Max Wrist Size: Approx. 20 cm Water Resistance: 200 m (not tested) Condition: Grade B+ – good condition for its age with visible signs of use Box: Generic box Story & Heritage Camif MRP SA is associated with a generation of practical, no-nonsense watches produced for demanding environments, often inspired by military and professional use. During the 1960s and 1970s, skin diver watches like the Bathyscaphe were designed as accessible yet capable alternatives to professional saturation divers, intended for recreational diving, maritime work, and everyday rugged wear. These watches emphasized durability, legibility, and mechanical reliability over decoration. The bold bezel, high-contrast dial, and solid steel construction reflect an era when watches were true instruments rather than luxury accessories. Today, vintage skin divers such as this Camif Bathyscaphe are increasingly appreciated by collectors for their honest design, historical relevance, and unmistakable tool-watch presence. This example offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive French-inspired dive watch with Swiss mechanical heritage and authentic vintage character. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number – Itm. 660