Recently picked up this (to me) very interesting vintage diver. Above the Cronometro Victoria logo on the dial, is what I believe to be a stylized depiction of the sun. This is significant as the earlier pocket watch movements were stamped with an image of the sun. Unfortunately, there is zero information on this watch on the net. I am curious as to if it was produced by Waltham, and was indeed sold in South America. I have been unable to open the case back to view the movement and check for any markings.
The watch itself has obviously been well used. The dial is "tropicalized, and there is a crack or two in the cool blue and white enamel bezel insert. None of this bothers me in the least. Others may not agree, but I love old divers that show, for lack of a better term - "wabi". It does however, run like a top and is keeping spot on time. The case measures 40mm excluding the crew down crown.
Thanks for looking!
