No. 82736529

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Mortima - Thermo-Compass - No Reserve Price - Cal. Cattin C66 - Men - 1970-1979
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€ 120
4 weeks ago

Mortima - Thermo-Compass - No Reserve Price - Cal. Cattin C66 - Men - 1970-1979

Please notice: NO import taxes to European Union countries (EU: Germany, Italy, France etc..) Import taxes might apply to Switzerland, UK, USA and any not EU countries. Description: Mortima is together with Sicura one of the most important brands if you are interested in every man’s and affordable watches from the 1960s and 1970s. Mortima was a french brand from company ”Cattin & Cie” in Morteau. The city of Morteau is located in east France very near the Swiss border and the famous watch valley La Chaux-de-Fonds. Morteau itself has a rich history of watchmaking dating back to 1750 and today is home to a watch museum. The name ”Mortima” was probably inspired by the city name ”Morteau” and the english word ”time”. Discover an exceptional vintage treasure with the Mortima Thermo-Compass, a truly distinctive piece amid the colorful world of 1970s French horology. Featuring a generous case, the Mortima Mayerling is equipped with 17 jewels and boasts three unique dials for time, temperature, and compass navigation. While it's not designed for diving, Mortima has infused some of their dress watches with the "Mayerling" elegance. It may not win points for beauty, but its uniqueness is undeniable. For sale: A striking example of a vintage French timepiece, presenting both style and full functionality. This diver's watch is not just a visual delight but also a reliable companion for your adventures. Swiss Made, production from the '70. Cal. Cattin C66 Diameter: about 45 mm (with crown) - Load and power reserve: OK - Precision (dial-up and dial down) better than +/- 1 minute per day: OK - Thermometer works: OK - Compass: freely rotate but I won't bet my life on it - Crown, time, and date regulation: OK - Hands alignment: OK PLEASE NOTICE: The armband is thick but rather SHORT The watch is in good condition with mild traces of wear. Please note: the watch looks better in real than in the pictures that have been taken in macro mode so that defaults are amplified. The watch is in perfect condition considering its age and is fully genuine. The history of maintenance is unknown, but the watch runs with good precision. Please note: Pictures are never retouched. Descriptions are done with care and honesty so that what you see and read is what you get. Shipping with UPS / DHL with tracking number. I do NOT speculate on shipping cost.

No. 82736529

Sold
Mortima - Thermo-Compass - No Reserve Price - Cal. Cattin C66 - Men - 1970-1979

Mortima - Thermo-Compass - No Reserve Price - Cal. Cattin C66 - Men - 1970-1979

Please notice:
NO import taxes to European Union countries (EU: Germany, Italy, France etc..)
Import taxes might apply to Switzerland, UK, USA and any not EU countries.


Description:
Mortima is together with Sicura one of the most important brands if you are interested in every man’s and affordable watches from the 1960s and 1970s. Mortima was a french brand from company ”Cattin & Cie” in Morteau. The city of Morteau is located in east France very near the Swiss border and the famous watch valley La Chaux-de-Fonds. Morteau itself has a rich history of watchmaking dating back to 1750 and today is home to a watch museum. The name ”Mortima” was probably inspired by the city name ”Morteau” and the english word ”time”.

Discover an exceptional vintage treasure with the Mortima Thermo-Compass, a truly distinctive piece amid the colorful world of 1970s French horology. Featuring a generous case, the Mortima Mayerling is equipped with 17 jewels and boasts three unique dials for time, temperature, and compass navigation. While it's not designed for diving, Mortima has infused some of their dress watches with the "Mayerling" elegance. It may not win points for beauty, but its uniqueness is undeniable.

For sale: A striking example of a vintage French timepiece, presenting both style and full functionality. This diver's watch is not just a visual delight but also a reliable companion for your adventures.


Swiss Made, production from the '70.
Cal. Cattin C66
Diameter: about 45 mm (with crown)

- Load and power reserve: OK
- Precision (dial-up and dial down) better than +/- 1 minute per day: OK
- Thermometer works: OK
- Compass: freely rotate but I won't bet my life on it
- Crown, time, and date regulation: OK
- Hands alignment: OK

PLEASE NOTICE: The armband is thick but rather SHORT

The watch is in good condition with mild traces of wear. Please note: the watch looks better in real than in the pictures that have been taken in macro mode so that defaults are amplified. The watch is in perfect condition considering its age and is fully genuine.

The history of maintenance is unknown, but the watch runs with good precision.

Please note: Pictures are never retouched. Descriptions are done with care and honesty so that what you see and read is what you get.

Shipping with UPS / DHL with tracking number. I do NOT speculate on shipping cost.

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