Anker 04 Diver Style (Stainless Steel, Germany) – 1970s Vintage Manual-Wind Sports Watch with XL Oversized Cushion Case Model Overview This striking Anker 04 is a vintage German sports watch from the early 1970s, featuring the bold cushion-case design that defined the era. Inspired by the professional dive watches of the period, it combines a large tonneau case, oversized timing bezel, high-contrast dial, and excellent wrist presence. While marketed as "Waterproof" at the time, today it should be regarded as a collectible vintage sports watch rather than a modern dive watch. Unlike many fashion-inspired divers of the era, this example houses a mechanical hand-wound movement, making it particularly attractive to collectors who appreciate traditional watchmaking. The combination of its unusual design, German branding, and honest vintage condition gives the watch strong collector appeal. Technical Specifications Brand: Anker Model: 04 Diver Style Movement: Swiss mechanical hand-wound (manual winding, unidentified caliber) Country of Manufacture: Germany (Swiss movement) Production Era: Early–mid 1970s Serial / Case Number: Not visible Case Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: Approx. 40-41 mm (excluding crown) Bezel: Bidirectional diver-style bezel with engraved minute scale Crystal: Acrylic crystal Water Resistance: Originally marked "Waterproof" – not tested Dial & Hands Dial Colour: Matte black with silver chapter ring Markers: Applied luminous hour markers with distinctive red accents Date: No Branding: ANKER 04 beneath 12 o'clock, "Waterproof" above 6 o'clock Hands: Original broad luminous baton hands with central seconds Movement The watch is fitted with a clean Swiss manual-wind movement. The movement appears complete and tidy, with no obvious corrosion or missing components visible during inspection. It is an uncomplicated, reliable mechanical caliber typical of many quality European sports watches from the period. Caseback Material: Stainless steel Attachment: Screw-down caseback Engravings: Diver motif with "Stainless Steel Back – Waterproof – Super" Strap & Buckle Strap: New red leather strap (replacement) Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle Notable Historical / Brand Context During the late 1960s and 1970s, many German and Swiss brands produced robust diver-inspired sports watches to satisfy the rapidly growing demand for professional-looking tool watches. Anker followed this trend with bold cushion cases, oversized bezels, and highly legible dials that today perfectly capture the aesthetics of the golden age of vintage sports watches. Their distinctive design language makes these models increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking something different from mainstream Swiss brands. Collector Appeal & Value Potential This Anker 04 offers excellent value for collectors of vintage mechanical sports watches. Its large 1970s case, attractive black dial with red highlights, manual-wind movement, and classic diver styling make it highly wearable while remaining increasingly difficult to find in original configuration. Oversized vintage divers continue to attract growing interest, particularly examples retaining their original dial, hands, and bezel. Condition Report The watch is in good vintage condition consistent with its age. Original dial with attractive vintage patina. Hands retain aged luminous material. Case shows honest wear, scratches, and marks from decades of use. Bezel displays expected signs of age. New leather strap fitted. Mechanical movement is clean and running at the time of cataloguing; however, accuracy and long-term performance cannot be guaranteed, and no recent service history is known. Delivery Packaging: Carefully packed in a protective generic watch box. Shipping: Registered and fully insured shipping from the European Union with tracking number. The watch will be professionally packaged to ensure safe international delivery.