We are delighted to offer a highly charismatic, deeply stylized European time capsule from the legendary era of underwater exploration: a vintage Lebem 21 Rubis Antichoc "Skin Diver" Military-Style mechanical sports watch from the late 1960s / early 1970s. This timepiece stands out with its bold, high-contrast military layout, a bidirectional rotating bezel, and a beautifully embossed specialized diver caseback. Historical Collector's Context (The Skin Diver & French Engineering): During the mid-century diving boom, smaller specialized brands like Lebem utilized high-grade mechanical platforms, often sourcing robust movements from major French production centers like France Ébauches (FE). These utilitarian watches were engineered for maximum legibility and daily endurance, making honest vintage survivors highly appreciated by collectors of retro sports horology today. Bold Military Layout & Divers Geometry: The watch features a well-proportioned, robust case with a chrome/steel finish measuring 35.5 mm in diameter (excluding the crown) and 42.5 mm lug-to-lug. It frames a stunning matte black military dial adorned with oversized, stylized luminous numerals and broad arrow-tipped hands, accompanied by a dedicated date window at 3 o'clock. The dial is protected by a premium acrylic crystal in absolute flawless, top condition without any scratches, and framed by a bidirectional rotating metallic divers bezel. Technical Status & Casing Characteristics: The reverse features a heavy-duty stainless steel screw-down caseback beautifully decorated with a vintage deep embossing of a skin diver with a fish, stamped Stainless Steel Back - Waterproof. Inside houses a genuine 21 Jewels French manufacture manual-wound caliber with Antichoc shock protection. • Operational & Casing Status: The watch is in currently running and functional condition. Winding action is sound and the calendar mechanism advances properly. Reflecting its original vintage assembly, there is a minor mechanical tolerance/play within the internal movement housing. While completely secure and fully operational during daily ticking, this slight movement can be felt at the crown during manual time-setting—a typical characteristic of vintage spacer ring configurations of this era that remains open to a simple watchmaker adjustment if desired. • Timekeeping & Warranty Disclaimer: Due to the vintage nature of this piece and its unknown modern service history, timekeeping variations typical for vintage mechanical watches are to be expected and do not constitute a defect or a reason for a claim. Sold strictly without modern service records, performance guarantees, or water resistance testing. Water contact must be strictly avoided. • Strap: Comes fitted on a brand new, premium 18 mm black leather strap that perfectly matches the utilitarian military-diver aesthetic. Specifications: • Brand: Lebem (Classic Vintage European Assembler) • Model/Style: Military Skin Diver Tool Watch • Period: Vintage Era (Circa late 1960s / early 1970s) • Movement: Manual winding mechanical, 21 Jewels (21 Rubis) French Manufacture Caliber with Antichoc system • Movement Layout & Condition: Authentic clean state, fully complete, active mechanical action with minor age-appropriate casing tolerance • Functions: Hours, minutes, central sweep seconds, date indicator at 3 o'clock • Case Material: Metal chassis with rotating metallic bezel and minimal signs of handling • Case Dimensions: 35.5 mm (excluding crown) x 42.5 mm (lug-to-lug) • Caseback: Stainless Steel screw-down type featuring the iconic embossed vintage skin diver emblem • Crystal: Premium acrylic crystal, absolutely flawless, top condition, and scratch-free • Strap: Brand new, unworn premium 18 mm black leather strap Condition Report: • Case & Body: Very beautiful and well-preserved vintage condition. The body retains clean lines and minimal signs of wear. Bezel rotates properly. • Dial & Hands: The original black military dial is in excellent state, keeping vibrant luminous markers and clean hand contrast with minor, honest age character. • Mechanical Condition: Currently running and functional. Calendar advances correctly. Internal movement holds minor, harmless vintage alignment tolerance noticeable when operating the crown, which does not hinder daily running. Sold without recent service history. • Water Resistance: Antique vintage watch, not tested. Water contact must be strictly avoided. Please keep in mind that these historic mechanical wristwatches are described according to their condition verified during cataloging and are sold in their current authentic state without any documented service history. The watches are currently running and functional, however, no specific daily timekeeping accuracy, power reserve, or water resistance can be guaranteed due to the age of the movement, historical lubricants, wear on vintage parts, and external factors such as temperature/pressure changes, shocks, or changes in position during transport and wear. Timekeeping variations typical for vintage mechanical watches are to be expected and do not constitute a defect. This piece is sold primarily as a collectible and investment item. For daily use and to ensure optimal reliability, a professional service and adjustment by a watchmaker are highly recommended. "Important shipping restriction: Please note that due to strict regulatory and tax administrative complications regarding the EU SME scheme (Small Business Scheme) and specific customs regulations, shipping to Poland and Spain (including the Canary Islands, Ceuta, and Melilla) is strictly unavailable. Bids from buyers residing in these regions cannot be fulfilled, and orders will be canceled. Thank you for your understanding."