The demand for dive watches grew in the 1960s with the surge of a growing aquatic sport, scuba diving. While many anticipated an obvious air tank and swimsuit, a timepiece became an essential accessory to achieve success as it is essential to to keep track of depth and time elapsed. This dive watch, retailed by Charles Hart, features a monnin case made in France which is also seen on many vintage dive watches.
Honest Vintage: The Greg Selch Collection
A native New Yorker from a family of connoisseurs, Greg Selch has collected watches for over 20 years, among many other things. Over the years, Selch has become well-known for his passion: ?orphan watches? as well as well-worn watches with patina, for which a term has been created: #selchism.
Dimension
Fits a wrist size of 7 inches or smaller.
