Ultra - Small Second Bathyscape - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Ultra Small Second Bathyscape – Mechanical – Indigo Tropical Dial – 45 × 43 mm

A distinctive vintage timepiece with bold proportions and an evocative maritime character, this Ultra Small Second Bathyscape combines a substantial chromed case with an atmospheric indigo tropical dial. Its contrasting outer scales, sculpted bezel and small seconds display create a striking composition, while visible patina gives the watch an unmistakably aged appearance.

The broad hands and applied baton markers frame a dial rich in texture and colour variation. A date window at 3 o’clock adds everyday practicality, complemented by the separate seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. A generic leather strap completes its confident vintage presentation.

Technical Details

Brand: Ultra

Model designation: Small Second Bathyscape

Movement: Mechanical

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Case: Chrome-plated case

Case dimensions: Approximately 45 × 43 mm

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: Indigo tropical dial with visible patina and tonal variation

Hour markers: Applied baton markers

Hands: Broad hour and minute hands with contrasting inserts

Small seconds: Subdial at 6 o’clock

Date: Window at 3 o’clock

Bezel: Pronounced ribbed detailing with contrasting numbered sections

Outer dial ring: Contrasting scale displaying numerals from 13 to 23

Case back: Stainless steel, decorated with an underwater diver motif

Strap: Generic leather strap, suitable for a wrist circumference of up to approximately 21 cm

Accompaniment: Generic box

Water resistance: Untested

Condition Report

Grade B – Vintage condition with visible signs of age and wear.

The case displays scratches, surface marks, pitting and areas of chrome-plating loss, particularly around the edges, lugs and underside, exposing the warmer-coloured base metal. The bezel also shows noticeable wear and discolouration.

The indigo dial exhibits spotting, patina and uneven ageing. The hands and applied markers show corresponding signs of age, while the acrylic crystal displays surface marks. The case back has visible scratches, and the leather strap shows creasing and wear.

Please examine the auction photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the watch’s condition.

Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Exposure to water should be avoided.

Story & Heritage

With its substantial silhouette and diver-engraved case back, this Ultra evokes the adventurous visual language of vintage aquatic watches. Its appeal begins with the details: the deeply ribbed bezel, contrasting scales and broad hands give the design a purposeful, almost instrument-like presence.

The indigo tropical dial provides a softer counterpoint to that bold exterior. Its faded tones and scattered patina create an individual appearance, offering the visual depth that makes an aged watch so engaging to examine.

The separate seconds display adds another distinctive element. Positioned beneath the central hands, it brings balance to the dial and offers a quiet expression of the mechanical movement within.

For an enthusiast drawn to substantial vintage designs and visible character, this Ultra offers an expressive combination of mechanical charm, maritime styling and the unmistakable marks of passing time.

Internal Reference Number - XTM 257