Marti - Ei pohjahintaa - Miehet - 1970-1979

Marti Antichoc Sport -kello Style Small Seconds (Chroned + Stainless Steel back, ) – Houkutteleva 1960-luvun urheilu­kellon design, harvinaisen sinisellä aksenttileimattu kellotaulu

Model Overview

This vintage Marti Antichoc is a charming sport - diver-style wristwatch from the 1960s, featuring many of the design elements collectors associate with the golden age of sportwatch watches. The watch combines a rotating sport - diver-style bezel, a highly domed acrylic crystal, bold luminous markers, and an attractive small seconds display at 6 o’clock.

The striking black dial is enhanced by a vivid blue chapter ring, creating a distinctive visual appearance rarely encountered on entry-level sport watches from the period. Powered by a mechanical 15-jewel movement and housed in a robust chrome+ stainless-steel case back, this watch represents the era when countless independent manufacturers produced reliable sports watches inspired by professional diving instruments.

With its oversized acrylic crystal, symmetrical dial layout, and excellent wrist presence, the watch offers authentic vintage character while remaining highly wearable today.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Marti
Model: Antichoc Small Seconds Sportwatch - Style
Movement: Manual-winding mechanical movement, 15 jewels
Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
Production Era: Circa 1960s–early 1970s
Serial / Case Number: Not visible

Case

Material: Chromed and Stainless steel
Dimensions: Approx. 36–37 mm excluding crown
Bezel: Black timing bezel with silver markings
Crystal: High-domed acrylic crystal
Water Resistance: Original caseback marked "Waterproof"; not tested and no longer guaranteed due to age

The Chrome + stainless-steel caseback displays the classic angular sportwatch profile popular during the 1960s. The domed crystal gives the watch substantial vintage charm and creates beautiful visual distortion when viewed from angles.

Dial & Hands

Dial Colour: Matte black with blue inner chapter ring
Markers: Applied luminous Arabic numerals and baton hour markers
Date: No date
Branding: Marti logo and "Antichoc" text below 12 o’clock
Hands: Luminous baton hands

A standout feature of this watch is its beautifully balanced dial. The turquoise-blue chapter ring contrasts elegantly against the black background, while the oversized luminous numerals and markers provide strong period-correct diving aesthetics. The recessed small-seconds register at 6 o’clock adds additional character and mechanical appeal.

Caseback: Material: Stainless steel
Attachment: Screw-down style caseback
Engravings: Diver motif with "Stainless Steel Back" and "Waterproof" inscriptions

The engraved diver emblem reinforces the watch’s sporty - skin-diver inspiration and is a highly desirable vintage detail.

Strap & Buckle

Strap: New blue leather strap fitted for presentation and immediate wear
Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle

The vivid blue strap complements the dial accents and enhances the watch's sporty vintage personality.

Notable Historical / Brand Context

During the 1950s and 1960s, numerous smaller Swiss manufacturers produced sportwatch - diver-inspired watches for both domestic and export markets. Marti belonged to this tradition, offering practical and stylish mechanical watches featuring shock-protected ("Antichoc") movements. While less commonly encountered than larger Swiss brands, watches such as this are increasingly appreciated for their authentic period design and connection to the flourishing independent Swiss watch industry of the era.

The overall aesthetic echoes famous sporty or diver watches produced by manufacturers such as Squale, Jenny, Zodiac, and various private-label Swiss makers, making it an attractive entry point into vintage dive-watch collecting.

Collector Appeal & Value Potential

This watch will appeal to collectors seeking:

Authentic Swiss vintage sportwatch aesthetics
Small seconds mechanical movements
Distinctive and colorful dial designs
Independent Swiss brands from the 1960s

The combination of the blue chapter ring, small seconds display, and classic sportwatch - diver styling gives the watch considerably more character than many comparable vintage pieces in this price segment.

Condition Report

The watch presents very attractively for its age. :

TheChrome body and stainless-steel case shows expected signs of careful vintage use, including light scratches and wear consistent with age. The acrylic crystal remains clear with minor age-related marks visible under close inspection. The dial retains an appealing original vintage appearance with naturally aged luminous material. The bezel remains visually strong and contributes significantly to the watch's period character.

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing; however, no long-term accuracy guarantee is provided due to the age of the watch.

Delivery

Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective watch box
Shipping: Registered and insured shipping from the EU with tracking number provided

An eye-catching and increasingly hard-to-find Swiss vintage skin diver, combining classic 1960s tool-watch design, a charming small-seconds complication, and an unusually attractive blue-accent dial.