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Certina 5301 DS-2

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Calibre 25-661 circa 1971

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Case back turtle

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Afternoon change-up........Blame the mailman!

Have been searching for a nice example this rare bird for a while. This is a ca.1970 Longines Skin Diver Ref.8248-1, cal. 505. A cousin to the Ultra-Chron, they share some beautiful design elements including stunning bakelite bezels & orange / red minute hands. To me the traditional size 37mm and divers case on this model is just gorgeous. Add in the original signed steel bracelet and it’s the “cherry” on top!
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Afternoon change-up........Blame the mailman!

Have been searching for a nice example this rare bird for a while. This is a ca.1970 Longines Skin Diver Ref.8248-1, cal. 505. A cousin to the Ultra-Chron, they share some beautiful design elements including stunning bakelite bezels & orange / red minute hands. To me the traditional size 37mm and divers case on this model is just gorgeous. Add in the original signed steel bracelet and it’s the “cherry” on top!
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That’s exactly what I wanted, but limited funds forced me in the direction of a doer-upper Ultra-Chron... anyway, great pickup 👍

 
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Afternoon change-up........Blame the mailman!

Have been searching for a nice example this rare bird for a while. This is a ca.1970 Longines Skin Diver Ref.8248-1, cal. 505. A cousin to the Ultra-Chron, they share some beautiful design elements including stunning bakelite bezels & orange / red minute hands. To me the traditional size 37mm and divers case on this model is just gorgeous. Add in the original signed steel bracelet and it’s the “cherry” on top!
Hmmm I see a pattern here....😁
 
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Huge thanks to @Fost for an excellent transaction at every step. One of my dream watches, 165.014-64