Atlantic - Worldmaster Original – Calibre 696N - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959
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Atlantic Worldmaster Original with Calibre 696N manual-wind movement, 17 jewels, 37 mm stainless steel case, black dial with Arabic numerals and gold markers, golden hands, red-tipped central seconds hand, black leather strap, circa the 1950s, in good condition with visible wear.
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ATLANTIC WORLDMASTER ORIGINAL – Calibre 696N – 17 Jewels – Black dial – Vintage 1950s – 37.3 mm
Elegant and attractive Atlantic Worldmaster Original, vintage Swiss watch from approximately the 1950s and 1960s, belonging to one of the emblematic collections of the historic Atlantic watch brand.
This piece stands out especially for its precious black dial with arabic numerals and gold indices, a classic combination highly prized among vintage watch collectors.
Its design features elegant gold hands and a distinctive central seconds hand with a red arrow tip, a distinctive detail that adds personality and a striking contrast on the dark dial.
The round silver-finished case, with classic-design lugs and domed crystal, preserves the characteristic proportions of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Its generous diameter of 37.3 mm without crown is especially attractive for a watch of this era.
Swiss mechanical movement
Inside lies a hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 696N, with 17 jewels, representative of Swiss watchmaking tradition.
A classic mechanism that reflects the quality and technical experience of mid-20th-century mechanical watchmaking.
Technical specifications
Brand: Atlantic
Model: Worldmaster Original
Origin: Switzerland – Swiss Made
Era: Approximately 1950s/60s
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical
Calibre: 696N
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes, and central seconds
Diameter: 37.3 mm without crown
Case: Silver-finished metal
Case back: Stainless steel with Atlantic emblem
Dial: Black with arabic numerals and gold indices
Hands: Gold
Seconds: Central with red arrow tip
Crystal: Domed, vintage style
Strap: Black with metal buckle
Inscriptions: Waterproof, Antishock, Antimagnetic, and Swiss Made
Condition
The watch retains an attractive vintage aesthetic, with the charm and personality typical of a piece several decades old.
Its black dial, combined with gold details and the striking red seconds hand, offers an elegant and very characteristic presentation of the era.
Shows signs of use consistent with its age, appreciable in the photographs.
A collectible piece
The Atlantic Worldmaster is one of the best-known historical models of Swiss watchmaking, valued for its classic design and mechanical tradition.
This example gathers especially attractive features: black dial, gold numerals, red-tipped seconds hand, domed crystal, and a 37.3 mm case, generously proportioned for its era.
An excellent opportunity to add an Atlantic Worldmaster Original with manual-caliber 696N and a vintage aesthetic with strong personality to a collection.
The photographs are part of the description and show the watch the buyer will receive.
It will be carefully packed and protected for shipping.
Extras: No box and no papers.
Shipping type: Worldwide shipping by certified mail with Express courier.
Any customs duties, if any, would be paid by the buyer.
ATLANTIC WORLDMASTER ORIGINAL – Calibre 696N – 17 Jewels – Black dial – Vintage 1950s – 37.3 mm
Elegant and attractive Atlantic Worldmaster Original, vintage Swiss watch from approximately the 1950s and 1960s, belonging to one of the emblematic collections of the historic Atlantic watch brand.
This piece stands out especially for its precious black dial with arabic numerals and gold indices, a classic combination highly prized among vintage watch collectors.
Its design features elegant gold hands and a distinctive central seconds hand with a red arrow tip, a distinctive detail that adds personality and a striking contrast on the dark dial.
The round silver-finished case, with classic-design lugs and domed crystal, preserves the characteristic proportions of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking. Its generous diameter of 37.3 mm without crown is especially attractive for a watch of this era.
Swiss mechanical movement
Inside lies a hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 696N, with 17 jewels, representative of Swiss watchmaking tradition.
A classic mechanism that reflects the quality and technical experience of mid-20th-century mechanical watchmaking.
Technical specifications
Brand: Atlantic
Model: Worldmaster Original
Origin: Switzerland – Swiss Made
Era: Approximately 1950s/60s
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical
Calibre: 696N
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes, and central seconds
Diameter: 37.3 mm without crown
Case: Silver-finished metal
Case back: Stainless steel with Atlantic emblem
Dial: Black with arabic numerals and gold indices
Hands: Gold
Seconds: Central with red arrow tip
Crystal: Domed, vintage style
Strap: Black with metal buckle
Inscriptions: Waterproof, Antishock, Antimagnetic, and Swiss Made
Condition
The watch retains an attractive vintage aesthetic, with the charm and personality typical of a piece several decades old.
Its black dial, combined with gold details and the striking red seconds hand, offers an elegant and very characteristic presentation of the era.
Shows signs of use consistent with its age, appreciable in the photographs.
A collectible piece
The Atlantic Worldmaster is one of the best-known historical models of Swiss watchmaking, valued for its classic design and mechanical tradition.
This example gathers especially attractive features: black dial, gold numerals, red-tipped seconds hand, domed crystal, and a 37.3 mm case, generously proportioned for its era.
An excellent opportunity to add an Atlantic Worldmaster Original with manual-caliber 696N and a vintage aesthetic with strong personality to a collection.
The photographs are part of the description and show the watch the buyer will receive.
It will be carefully packed and protected for shipping.
Extras: No box and no papers.
Shipping type: Worldwide shipping by certified mail with Express courier.
Any customs duties, if any, would be paid by the buyer.
Details
Brand
Atlantic
Gender
Men
Model
Worldmaster Original – Calibre 696N
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
37 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
