BT-010: 1960's BRICHOT Aqua Guard 660 Automatic Divers Watch w/ ETA 2452 Movement
CASE
Case Material: Chromium Plated Base Metal & Stainless Steel
Case Back Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel Material: Chromium Plated Base Metal
Case Ref # On Case Back: 45451
Case Serial # On Case Back: 7180
Case Width w/ Crown: 40 mm
Case Width w/o Crown: 38 mm
Lug Width: 20 m
Length Lug to Lug: 47 mm
Case Thickness: 9 mm
Screw Down Crown: No
Rotating Outer Bezel: Yes - Bi-directional
Rotating Inner Bezel: NA
Case Back Attachment: Screw
Markings on Case Back: “AUTO-GUARD | WATER-RESISTANT | 45451 | AUTOMATIC | MADE IN SWITZERLAND | PRESSURE TESTED UNDER 20 ATOMSPHERES (660 FEET) | 7180”
Markings on Inside of Case Back: “STEEL BACK”
Other Markings on Case: None
Original Water Resistance: 20 ATM
DIAL
Original Dial: Yes
Repainted Original Dial: No
Replaced Dial: No
Dial Color(s): Black
Tachometer: No
Lumens: Yes - Tritium - On Markers & Hands
Markings on Dial: “BRICHOT | 25 JEWELS | AUTOMATIC | AQUA-GUARD 660 | T SWISS MADE T”
CRYSTAL
Crystal Material: Acrylic
Needs Replacement: No
MOVEMENT
Maker: ETA
Caliber: 2452
Movement Serial No.:
Movement Type: Automatic
# of Jewels: 25
Markings on Movement: “25 JEWELS | SWISS | 2452”
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph: No
Stop Watch: No
Alarm: No
Date: Yes
Day - Date: No
Triple Date: No
Moon Phase: No
SIGNATURES
Signed Crystal: No
Signed Dial: Yes
Signed Case Back: No
Signed Inside Case Back: No
Signed Crown: No
Signed Movement: No
Signed Bracelet / Strap: No
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted.
CASE
Case Material: Chromium Plated Base Metal & Stainless Steel
Case Back Material: Stainless Steel
Bezel Material: Chromium Plated Base Metal
Case Ref # On Case Back: 45451
Case Serial # On Case Back: 7180
Case Width w/ Crown: 40 mm
Case Width w/o Crown: 38 mm
Lug Width: 20 m
Length Lug to Lug: 47 mm
Case Thickness: 9 mm
Screw Down Crown: No
Rotating Outer Bezel: Yes - Bi-directional
Rotating Inner Bezel: NA
Case Back Attachment: Screw
Markings on Case Back: “AUTO-GUARD | WATER-RESISTANT | 45451 | AUTOMATIC | MADE IN SWITZERLAND | PRESSURE TESTED UNDER 20 ATOMSPHERES (660 FEET) | 7180”
Markings on Inside of Case Back: “STEEL BACK”
Other Markings on Case: None
Original Water Resistance: 20 ATM
DIAL
Original Dial: Yes
Repainted Original Dial: No
Replaced Dial: No
Dial Color(s): Black
Tachometer: No
Lumens: Yes - Tritium - On Markers & Hands
Markings on Dial: “BRICHOT | 25 JEWELS | AUTOMATIC | AQUA-GUARD 660 | T SWISS MADE T”
CRYSTAL
Crystal Material: Acrylic
Needs Replacement: No
MOVEMENT
Maker: ETA
Caliber: 2452
Movement Serial No.:
Movement Type: Automatic
# of Jewels: 25
Markings on Movement: “25 JEWELS | SWISS | 2452”
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph: No
Stop Watch: No
Alarm: No
Date: Yes
Day - Date: No
Triple Date: No
Moon Phase: No
SIGNATURES
Signed Crystal: No
Signed Dial: Yes
Signed Case Back: No
Signed Inside Case Back: No
Signed Crown: No
Signed Movement: No
Signed Bracelet / Strap: No
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted.