The Watch
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Precista boasts a rich military history, supplying many notable Watches to the British Armed Forces, including the fabled "Lost" Navigator in 1976, of which we cracked the mystery, read more on that here.
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In the early 80's CWC & Precista took over the Royal Navy Contract from Rolex. Precista produced the Automatic "Snakehead" in 1982 and two models of quartz divers for the RN in 1988,1989 & 1993.
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Today's example is the 1993 Asymmetric Cased Diver. Only 300 of these Watches were delivered to the Royal Navy. These Watches are built to endure the toughest of missions, the iconic "Big Triangle" Dial is protected by a 3mm thick Crystal and a Screwdown Crown.
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The Specs
Age: c.1993.
Movement: Quartz.
Calibre: ISA 1198.
Timekeeping: Very Good.
Service History: Serviced 2025.
Service History: Serviced 2025.
Dial: Original Tritium Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 41mm.
Bezel: Uni-Directional 60 click Bezel.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: All Original.
Crystal: Original Crystal.
Crystal: Original Crystal.
Crown: Original Screw Down Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: On a new Khaki Military Style Strap with Steel Fixtures.
Lug Width: 20mm with Fixed Bars.
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Produced in Small Numbers.
-In Fantastic Condition.
-Lume is sensational.
- 41mm Case.
Nitty Gritty:
- Some marks and scratches to the Case.
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Overall this Diver is in very nice condition.
Overall this Diver is in very nice condition.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
Stainless Steel Case is in very good order.
Original Crystal is in good order.
Original Crown screws down nicely.
The hands are all original and in fantastic order.
The Case has Fixed Bars.
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Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist.