1970s NOS Favre-Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph ref. 33043
Up for sale is this beautiful approximately 1970s Favre-Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph
Case Width: 46mm Excluding the crown
Case Thickness: 16mm including the crystal
Dial: Dark blue metallic color, with orange bezel tachymeter with red accent chronograph hand
Hands: Original to the watch
Case Material: Stainless Steel with blue bakelite bezel insert
Case Marks: Super Water Resistant Swiss Made – Favre-Leuba – Geneve – 20 ATU 33043 Sea Sky 210
Crown: Favre-Lebua logo Signed
Crystal Material: appears to be Mineral Crystal
Lug Width: 20mm
Band Material: Stainless Steel Links Style
Condition: In very good preowned condition. Most likely polished and refinished by Rolex Service Center.
Movement: Manual winding chronograph caliber Valjoux 72
Service History: Unknown
Extras:
- New Old Stock with case back sticker partially on
- As mentioned on Hodinkee: This unusual model was first produced by Favre-Leuba in the late 1960s, and was in production through the early 1970s. It is characterized by its oversized, square, stainless-steel case, bright blue bakelite bezel, and vibrant orange chronograph hand. This watch also boasts a depth rating of 200 meters (although we don't recommend taking it swimming today), and is powered by the iconic Valjoux 72. Add a cool stainless-steel mesh bracelet and you’re in the groove.