Up for sale is this genuine vintage Scubapro 500 automatic dive watch from the 1970s. Sold by the legendary diving equipment manufacturer, the Scubapro 500 has become an icon to vintage dive watch enthusiasts and this is a very fine and honest example with desirable automatic movement, lovely Mint original dial, unpolished case and original matte black bezel insert. Overall, this classic diver shows use but is in Very Good to Excellent vintage condition with just the right amount of tool watch WABI. Its robust ETA 2784 movement with quickset date has just been completely overhauled by my Master Watchmaker and so will come with a 6-month movement guarantee for all normal, non-abusive use.

The asking price for this cool and fully serviced Scubapro 500 is $1550 USD OBRO including fully insured FedEx shipping worldwide. Bank Wire preferred but Paypal is OK on this transaction with +2% to the buyer. Other payment options upon application. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting.

CASE & BACK: Large & chunky tonneau-shaped stainless steel case measures 40mm wide across the bezel and 44mm to the crown, 46mm end to end and 15mm thick. Highly reminiscent of the Eterna KonTiki Super, the case shows its original sunburst finish on top and has some nicks and marks from use, particularly to the polished sides. I still rate the as Very Good to Excellent never-polished condition. Screw in water-resistant caseback shows superficial marks and NATO strap "burn" but all external nomenclature and the Scubapro "S" is quite crisp--likewise Very Good to Excellent cosmetic condition. The back screws down quite tightly, is corrosion free and all correct Scubapro markings are present inside.

DIAL & HANDS: Mint condition original matte black dial with green-hued Tritium plots that are all intact and still glow fiercely when exposed to light. Having had two of these now and seen pictures of quite a few I would say there are two types of lume and probably in chronological order: the sandy-tan kind and the shinier green type like this one. I'd guess at some point Scubapro switched away from the former to the latter. Original lume-filled hands are Excellent with small signs of age to the metal of the hour and minute hands and fading to the orange tone of the sweep seconds. They also glow briefly after light exposure. The tricky-to-photograph Scubapro text and logo are still bright silver.

CROWN: Original unsigned crown screws down tightly and screws out to the winding, quickset date and non-hacking time-set positions as it should.

CRYSTAL: Original high-pressure mineral crystal has several fine scratches but does not show the typical clouding one so often sees from this era--Very Good.

BEZEL: Original chunky ratcheting unidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel is exceptionally tight with sharp, well defined knurling and moderate wear--Excellent. The original matte black & silver inlay is clean with one little chip near "20" -- likewise Excellent. Condition. Its sunken luminous "12" triangle is intact and has acquired a handsome patina.

MOVEMENT: High-grade gilt-finished 17-jewel full rotor automatic Scubapro-signed ETA caliber 2784 movement with quickset day. The seconds hand is non-hacking. As mentioned above, this watch has just been fully overhauled with a new reversing wheel installed and so is ready to go for years more of faithful service to its new owner. It will therefore come with a 6-month movement guarantee for all normal, non-abusive use.

STRAP: This Scubapro 500 comes on a new silicone rally strap with orange stitching or, if you prefer, your choice of NATO. This watch takes straps with a 20mm lug width.

As a matter of policy I make NO guarantees for the water resistance of this watch in any way, shape or form.

This great Scubapro 500 is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund (less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer). This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.

Thanks for looking,
T.
tomvox1@hotmail.com