Cornavin - Pentaflex disco volante Chariot - spacewatch - No reserve price - 061112 - Unisex - 1970-1979

B. HISTORY of the Model:

Founded in Geneva in 1920-1922, Cornavin is a Swiss watch brand known for pioneering the "big date" display and, later, for marketing Soviet-made movements in the 1970s-'80s. Named after Geneva's central district, the brand blended Swiss design with affordable, often Soviet-produced, mechanical movements, before reviving as a modern Swiss-made brand.

Key Historical Phases
• Origin (1920s): Established in Geneva, Switzerland, the brand specialized in high-quality, hand-assembled mechanical watches, gaining recognition for its attention to detail.
• The "Big Date" & Golden Age (1950s–1960s):Cornavin gained popularity for technical innovation, most notably introducing the Datocor, a wristwatch featuring a distinctive two-window "big date" display. Another significant model was the P810 diver, which featured a decompression dial and rotating hour disc.
• Soviet Partnership (1970s–1980s): During the quartz crisis, Cornavin shifted to importing Soviet movements to maintain affordability, branding them as Swiss-designed for international export. These watches, often featuring movements from Poljot, Raketa, Slava, and Luch, were, ironically, produced in the USSR but targeted Western and Spanish markets.
• Modern Era (2010s–Present): Re-established as an independent, family-owned Swiss watch brand, Cornavin is now based in Zurich, focusing on luxury-design sports watches that are "Swiss Made".
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Key Characteristics of Vintage Cornavin Watches
• Soviet Collaboration: Many vintage Cornavins from the 1970s and 80s are actually Soviet watches, sometimes featuringday-wheels in Spanish.
• Models: Notable vintage models included the Datocor and the P810 diver.
• Movements: Used reliable, high-jewel Soviet calibers, such as the 2428 (25 jewels) and 2614.2H (17 jewels).



-> A. CONDITION;
* watch has been Recently Serviced and tested.
*1 year warranty.
*We are watch collectors and curators with own watchmaker.
*watch not polished as far as we know.
* light scratches in case, dial, and bezel, due to being a vintage watch.

CONDITION REPORT: subjective to me as a collector:
Watch has minimal scratches on case, dial, bezel and back case, due to being vintage. nothing to worry about.
glass in good condition 9.5 of 10
Case 9,5/10
Bezel 9,5/10
Belt/bracelet slight scratches 9,5/10 mint new bracelet.
Dial in good condition 8,5 /10 ( slight scratched, and refinished)
Buckle/buckle slight scratches 9,5/10.


-> C: SPECS
35mm case, steel dial vinage. Steel case. Manual wind.
signed bracelet, dial

-> D. SCOPE OF DELIVERY:
- Watch.
- extra straps generic, plus generic buckle.


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*We are a a group of collectors that are crazy watchlovers, with collector buying approach. - a Boutique-watch Business, that focus on - rare - singular - and different watches. - not the typical watch reseller.
*We are watch collectors by heart, -> passionate curators
*We offer rare , different and singular watches all working order. - > We take care of the watch, as if it was for us.
* 6month warranty on the caliber.
*We ship our watches from Madrid, Spain.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
* read description carefully.
* Watch is sold according European Union laws and regulations.
* Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union.
- If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply.
* Photos are part of description, please watch carefully