Vintage Cyma Cymaflex R.458 Movement Review & Photos

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artisgil

·Apr 10, 2026

Picked up this vintage CYMA Cymaflex for low price and didn’t expect much… but this one delivered. Original dial, IMO, with honest patina, clean stainless case, and inside is a CYMA in-house R.458 movement running around +14 sec/day with strong amplitude. The Cymaflex line was known for its shock protection, and you can tell this one was built to last. CYMA may fly under the radar, but they made some seriously robust pieces back in the day. Threw it on a simple leather strap and it just works.

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Apr 10, 2026

Very nice acquisition. Love the character in the dial!

 

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artisgil

·Apr 10, 2026

Vinz Clortho

Very nice acquisition. Love the character in the dial!

Thank you!

 

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Dan S

·Apr 10, 2026

Sounds nice, Cyma did make great watches. I'd love to see a photo of the whole watch.

 

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artisgil

·Apr 10, 2026

Dan S

Sounds nice, Cyma did make great watches. I'd love to see a photo of the whole watch.

Fyi thx!

 

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hugh162

·Apr 11, 2026

Very nice, I’m a big fan of vintage Cyma. Still very affordable today and the Cymaflex system is cool.

 

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artisgil

·Apr 12, 2026

Here is another one. Still trying to get the case back open. I think it's stuck but runs well and not bad on the time graph but definitely needs servicing.
I think it's a nineteen forties

 

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·Apr 12, 2026

artisgil

Here is another one. Still trying to get the case back open. I think it's stuck but runs well and not bad on the time graph but definitely needs servicing.
I think it's a nineteen forties

Finally got it open