AURORE Skin Diver – Automatic, 1970s Vintage Swiss Tool Watch • Skin Diver Heritage • 1970s Design A striking and characterful Swiss-made skin diver from the 1970s, this Aurore Automatic captures the bold aesthetic and practical spirit of the golden age of recreational diving watches. Compact, expressive, and unmistakably period-correct, it stands out through its rare and vivid red vignette dial and classic diver construction. Technical Details Brand: Aurore Model: Skin Diver Era: 1970s Case: Chromed case, approx. 36 mm Bezel: Bi-directional rotating bezel with engraved minute scale Crystal: Mineral glass Dial: Red vignette sunburst dial, darker outer edge, applied luminous hour markers Water Resistance: Untested (vintage watch) Case Back: Stainless steel, engraved with diver motif and “Water Resistant” markings Movement: Swiss automatic movement Functions: Hours Minutes Central seconds Date at 3 o’clock Strap: Generic leather strap, fits wrists up to approx. 21 cm Condition: Grade B – visible signs of use consistent with age; case and bezel show wear, dial remains highly attractive and expressive Box & Papers: Generic box Story & Heritage During the late 1960s and 1970s, skin diver watches represented the accessible, everyday alternative to professional dive instruments. Brands like Aurore produced robust, stylish automatic watches designed for swimmers, sailors, and adventurers who wanted reliability without excess bulk. This Aurore Skin Diver perfectly reflects that era. Its 36 mm case was considered ideal at the time—compact yet functional—and remains extremely wearable today. The bi-directional bezel, typical of skin diver designs, reinforces its sporting purpose, while the engraved steel case back featuring a diver motif adds authentic charm. The true highlight is the blood-red vignette sunburst dial. Fading from a vibrant red center to a deep, dark perimeter, it creates remarkable depth and visual drama. Applied luminous hour markers, bold hands, and the clean date aperture at 3 o’clock complete a dial layout that is both functional and unmistakably 1970s. Marked “Automatic – Antichoc – 17 Rubis”, the Swiss automatic movement delivers reliable mechanical performance true to its time. The gentle patina across the case and bezel tells a story of real use and decades of life—exactly what collectors value in a genuine vintage diver. A rare and eye-catching piece, this Aurore Skin Diver is an excellent choice for collectors seeking originality, strong period design, and the unmistakable presence of a true 1970s Swiss tool watch. Express Delivery Via UPS Express