Cotot - Skindiver - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Cotot Skin Diver – Vintage Mechanical Watch – Black Dial – Rotating Bezel – 17 Jewels – Small Seconds – Date Display

A distinctive vintage Cotot Skin Diver, featuring a striking black dial, a chrome-plated case and a classic rotating diver-style bezel. With its bold luminous hour markers, elegant hands and characteristic 1960s design, this timepiece captures the authentic spirit of early recreational diving watches.

The black dial features large rectangular hour markers, a framed date window at 3 o'clock and a beautifully integrated small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The inscriptions "17 Rubis Antichoc", "Sub 30 M" and "Antimagnetic" reflect the technical character of the watch and its original positioning as a practical, robust mechanical timepiece.
Powered by a traditional 17-jewel mechanical movement, this vintage Cotot combines functional design with the charm of classic European watchmaking.

Technical Details
Brand: Cotot
Model: Skin Diver / Sub 30 M
Production Period: Estimated 1960–1969
Gender: Men
Movement: Mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement Features: Shock-resistant, antimagnetic designation
Case Material: Chrome plated
Case Diameter: 37 mm
Case Back: Stainless steel
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Black dial with luminous hour markers
Hands: Silver-tone hands with luminous inserts
Bezel: Rotating diver-style bezel with minute markings
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date display
Small Seconds: Subdial at 6 o'clock
Date Window: At 3 o'clock
Water Resistance: 30 m indicated on the dial; not tested for water.
Strap: Original black leather strap.
Strap Length: Approx. 19–20 cm
Condition Grade: B
Box: Delivered with generic presentation box.

Condition Report
This Cotot Skin Diver is presented in Grade B vintage condition, showing signs of age and use consistent with its estimated production period. The chrome-plated case and rotating bezel display scratches, surface wear. The black dial retains its attractive original-style appearance, with natural ageing visible on the luminous markers and hands. The acrylic crystal shows signs of use, while the black leather strap presents wear and creasing.

Overall, an appealing vintage diver-style watch with authentic patina and strong collectible character.
Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the actual condition of the watch.

Story & Heritage
Cotot is a lesser-known vintage watch brand associated with the era of traditional mechanical watchmaking, when numerous European watchmakers offered distinctive and practical timepieces for everyday use. During the 1960s, the growing popularity of recreational diving inspired a new generation of sporty wristwatches known as Skin Divers. These models combined rotating bezels, highly legible dials and luminous indicators with more compact, versatile cases suitable for everyday wear.

This Cotot Skin Diver reflects that fascinating period in watchmaking history. Its black dial, bold luminous markers, rotating bezel and unusual small seconds configuration give it a distinctive personality, while the 17-jewel mechanical movement represents the traditional craftsmanship of its era.
With its authentic vintage appearance and characteristic diving-inspired design, this Cotot is an interesting collectible for enthusiasts of early Skin Divers, vintage mechanical watches and uncommon European watch brands.
Internal Reference Number – ITM 1042