Did some poking around "fonte injectee" means the case is die-cast. Also found this:

https://thewatchforum.co.uk/index.php?/topic/111816-mentor-watches-a-history-uncovered/

The gold plating is worn badly and it looks like it has a hole in the caseback. The condition is rough, but it is a Swiss Made Chronograph in "running" condition for a very low price. I wonder what the movement is . . .

 

Too bright, I think you can make a proper patina with crayons. A combo of Burnt Umber and Canary Yellow will do the trick.

 

Found another one similar:


Pika (Swiss) Early Wrist Sports Chronograph,Timer, 39mm Rose-Gold Plate Open Face Stem Set Circa1930 to 1940s: This interesting timepiece features a pin lever movement which carries a beautiful original dial. The dial is marked with red outer 'telemeter' calibrations for measuring distance i.e. sound versus light (thunder), and blue 'tachometer' divisions at center for measuring speed. Pushers on left hand side - very different and special, different AND comfortable. Rose-gold hands and a red sweep second hand are featured along with black Arabic hour chapters. The center second hand can be controlled in a start and stop fashion from push buttons located on the side edge of the rose-gold plate case. DIAL: Off white, Arabic numerals, 1/5-sec. tracks, baton hands, center sweep seconds. MOVT: Manual, 2 button Chronograph. Recently serviced. Dimensions: Length lug-to-lug 46 width, 38 without crown. CASE: Gold-filled, rose, round shape, snap back bezel. B

 

Nice lugs, apparently a 53 model.
I was tempted, but reached my limit till first of the year, too many kids to buy gifts for.

 

Back to basics- stainless benrus, 34mm, classic clean dial and factory crown- seller says serviced and looking at his other listings, I assume it has had some sort of service.


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$40 diver alert! This is begging for a crystal polish and a nice strap.

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Peculiar Bulova. https://www.ebay.com/itm/324343737898Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Hi!
Just wanted to show you 2 nice scores I got with your help here! Those 2 caravelles have absolutely perfect dials (gloss, index...) and cost a ridiculous price (especially the bigger one with gold index for about 40$, it just needs a new crystal)
A big thanks!

 

seller lists it at nos. i don't know about that but it's in really nice shape.

nicely sized, larger than usually dress watch of the period... 36/37mm

hope for an honest seller and no foul play as it's a NR auction

1.5 days left and it's around 100 shipped as i post it

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Glad you got that chrome Caravelle. I kept looking at it thinking that dial was just too good to pas up- glad someone I know grabbed it

 

If you love the wabi-sabi, this is the watch for you!
34mm Stainless late 60’s Elgin with what was a blue sunburst dial (most blue dials don’t survive- particularly the sunburst which is such a shame). The “patina” on this dial is actually rather cool- dinky would call it a starry night sky or tumultuous sea or some shit like that- but regardless of the poetic license, it’s interesting.



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Three arrivals this week...thinking I need to take a break for awhile!

 

yeah, I thought the same, that dial was just too good, the lume is amazing! But it’s the other one that amazes me although it’s hard to see on pu tûtes behind the scratched crystal. Its dial is just so clean, glossy with applied indexes and dauphine hands, perfect plots...And for about a 50th of what it would cost if it said omega instead of caravelle!

 

Stainless Elgin with a Disco Volante vibe going on. Says works and dial looks decent under that crystal-which should polish out with a wet sand.


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I will probably regret not buying this for myself. ETA movement, not a very old watch, buy great condition, original bracelet, vintage size.

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Somebody buy it ^^^ quick, I am losing willpower.

 

Comes in white too.

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I saw these a few weeks ago. They are very nice but I thought maybe a bit pricey. Looks like the black one is gone..so congratulations!?..lol

 

Aren't Disco Volante style cases only those with hidden and recessed lugs?

PS
Got my Croton delivered two days early. Runs perfectly so far, self winds easily and has kept time for the last three hours, I'll know more in the morning.
Only downside is the stem seems very wobbly. I suspect a waterproof seal is missing from the stem tube.
It appears the movement has been properly serviced recently.
The dial looks much nicer than the seller's image would lead you to believe, with a very neat pearly luster . The tiny speckles almost disappear in good light and aren't noticeable. The case must have been dirty when the picture was taken because it looks very nice and no noticeable blemishes, the crystal may be new, it looks very nice and clear.
When I learn more about this case I may have it properly resealed. That depends on whether the stem issue can be rectified.

PPS
After 12 hours laying dial up overnight the Croton is as near dead on to the second as my eyes can judge. If its a fraction of a second off I'll only be able to tell after several more days.

 

Yes, Disco Volante should be a perfect disc with recessed crown- thus why I said “vibe”- and it looks like that seller realized it was cheap and upped his BIN to $55.

And we need pics of the Croton