Women's Vintage Watches
BOLD Classic Vintage Chronograph - 1960s Sorna diver watch - mens/unisex - hand winding - Rolex Submariner style - Stainless Steel
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• Classic Sorna stainless steel dive watch—Switzerland, circa 1969
• Metallic yellow dial, baton hour and minute hands, red second hand
• Chronograph uses the large red second hand—seconds uses the lower dial
• Bottom button starts/stops chronograph timer. Top button resets the timer.
• Date aperture at 3 o'clock with red Arabic numbering
• Original 20mm stainless band can be adjusted for wrists up to 7.5" around
• Original Sorna mechanical (hand winding) EB-8420 movement with 17 jewels
• 47mm tall including the lugs
• 44mm wide including the winding crown
• Six month warranty on mechanical movement
Sorna watches had a lot going for them back in the late sixties and early seventies. They packed in all the great features that really expensive watches had—and they were priced affordably. Their styling has come to be iconic in the vintage watch world. The company had excellent manufacturing techniques, which allowed them to profitably build and sell watches that were pretty cool and cost less. The movements were Swiss, but not of the highest quality. Most of them got worn until you couldn't wear them anymore. There are very few left, and the ones remaining are almost always beyond repair. Inherent scarcity plus the popularity—and unreasonably high prices—of diving watches and chronographs by Rolex and Omega has led to a fantastic resurgence in popularity for these old chronograph/diving Sornas.
Plus, mechanical chronographs are really complicated to make. You're basically squeezing two precision mechanical watch movements into the same amount of space. That's why they cost so much more. This chronograph still works! Bottom button starts/stops and the top button resets the counter. The normal seconds use the smaller dial at the bottom (aka sub seconds).
The 17 jewel, hand winding Swiss movement uses an EB-8420 chronograph movement. I had it fully restored by a master watchmaker. He took apart every single piece, cleaned them all, put them back together, calibrated it, and polished the case and crystal. That's a value of $250 that you won't have to pay!
The watch is cosmetically in good, used condition. It has signs of wear commensurate with age (50 years old) and use—although it is in far better condition than any other one I've found. It still has the Sorna stainless steel band (signed with the Sorna logo), which is usually the first thing people lost or broke. It is highly uncommon to find one with the Sorna band intact.
My photos are very high resolution, showing tiny specks of dust and micro-scratches that aren’t noticeable to the naked eye. Please inspect the photos carefully to be sure the condition is up to your standards.
Here are some other dive and nautical watches in my store that you might like:
https://etsy.me/38ceSng [vintage Lemania 1345 movement regatta timer chronograph]
https://etsy.me/35TI14y [Ultra slick LARGE bright green chronograph—quartz mechanism]
https://etsy.me/2stoIRd [this is a more modern Sorna diver, also in yellow]
• WARRANTY AND SERVICE ••
This watch has a six-month warranty on the inner mechanical movements. Contact me if anything goes awry and I'll help set it straight. (Note: the band and crystal are not covered, nor is damage from impact or water.) Repairing or servicing a watch like this generally costs $150-250 per incident, so the warranty is a great way to avoid those sort of service costs!
You can also upgrade to an extended mechanical warranty—for a total of 18 months.
•• PLATINUM EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN ••
For the most valuable vintage mechanical watches, our two year (24 month) PLATINUM warranty offers the highest level of personal attention, taking all the worry out of owning a vintage watch. The benefits include:
- ALL mechanical repairs (inner movement mechanism) (worth $150-300)
- one free crystal replacement if you break it (worth $60)
- one free preventive maintenance servicing—deep cleaning, adjustment/calibration, and polishing of the case and crystal (worth $250)
- water and impact damage at 60% off list price (a savings of at least $150)
- insured USPS Priority Mail shipping costs both ways for any service or cleanings (worth at least $50)
- display box (worth $25)
- bedside/dresser-top presentation watch podium (worth $25)
- microfiber cleaning cloth (worth $5).
You can choose this option in the Variations at checkout.
•• SHIPPING ••
To protect your investment, all items are sent insured with SIGNATURE REQUIRED. Keep this in mind when entering your shipping address. The full value will be declared on international orders, and the customer is responsible for any import duties or taxes levied.
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Shipping & Policies
Shipping from United States
Processing time
3-6 business days
Estimated shipping times
- Australia : 1 - 3 weeks
- Canada : 1 - 2 weeks
- Italy : 2 - 5 weeks
- United Kingdom : 2 - 3 weeks
- United States : 2 - 5 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Privacy policy
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To fulfil your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering. You may also choose to provide me with additional personal information (for a custom order, for example), if you contact me directly.
•• Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It ••
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfil your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
when you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time, such as by signing up for my mailing list;
if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and
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Etsy. I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
Service providers. I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as delivery companies. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
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•• Data Retention ••
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•• Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU ••
I may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US and other jurisdictions. As a result, I may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. If I am deemed to transfer information about you outside of the EU, I rely on Privacy Shield as the legal basis for the transfer, as Google Cloud is Privacy Shield certified.
•• Your Rights ••
If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:
Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.
Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.
•• How to Contact Me ••
For purposes of EU data protection law, I, Nathan Martin, am the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at justin@justinwinokur.com.Frequently Asked Questions
Will my package require a signature?
Yes. A signature is required for almost all shipments. That way you can rest assured that your items will arrive safely. Make sure to use a shipping address where someone can sign for your package, otherwise you'll have to go to the post office to collect it.
What shipping method do you use?
• In the USA, items with free shipping are sent by USPS First Class with insurance and signature required.
• International orders ship via USPS Priority.
• Upgraded shipping is USPS Priority Express mail with insurance and signature required.
• Express shipping via private carriers like FedEx, DHL, and UPS is available upon request. Pricing is on a case by case basis. Prices range from about 75 USD for DHL Express to 140 USD for FedEx and UPS Express.Can I upgrade to faster shipping?
Yes! Upgraded shipping is via USPS Priority Express Mail with insurance and signature required. It usually takes 1-2 days within the continental USA, and 3-5 days to other countries.
Express shipping via private carriers like FedEx, DHL, and UPS is available upon request. Pricing is on a case by case basis. Prices range from about 75 USD for DHL Express to 140 USD for FedEx and UPS Express.Can I get a different colored watchband?
I have watchbands in many different styles, colors and materials. If you love the watch but want a different color band, send me a message. I'll see if I have the color you want in my inventory. If I don't, you can swap out the band for any strap you'd like by buying one online or taking it to your local jeweler or watch repair store.
Does my watch need a battery?
It depends on the watch.
1) Mechanical (hand-winding): These watches use a spring and gears to run. There is no battery. You must wind the watch once daily for it to keep running. Most of my watches are this kind.
2) Mechanical (automatic/kinetic): These use a spring and gears as well as a swinging pendulum that rotates as you move throughout the day. It winds itself. You don't need a battery and you don't need to wind it.
3) Quartz: These use batteries. Your watch will include a brand new battery. They can last anywhere from six months to a few years, depending on the watch.I changed my mind! Can I cancel my order and get a full refund?
We don't accept cancellations for a refund. Instead, we offer you store credit which you can use on any of our other items. This store credit is good for one year.
Will the vintage watchband fit me?
Use a measuring tape to measure around your wrist.
All my detailed descriptions include the max wrist size of the bracelet. Bracelets are standardized. They're not an integral part of the watch itself. It's easy to change the band.
NOTE: YOU CAN NOT RETURN THE WATCH BECAUSE THE BRACELET IS THE WRONG SIZE. You're paying for the watch itself—the bracelet is basically free.How do I return an item?
Contact us and we will guide you through the process. Note that the paperwork, documents, packaging, photographs, cards, and anything else in the package MUST be returned in the condition which we sent them to you in. If anything is missing or damaged we will deduct the value of those items from your refund.
Bigger/Smaller Bracelets?
The bracelet (aka band or strap) is usually NOT an integral part of the "watch" itself. It's normal (and somewhat expected) that you'll have a jeweler adjust the band to fit you, or replace the band with one that you can try on in person. Watchbands are standardized and available from any jeweler, watch shop, and online.
NOTE: YOU CAN NOT RETURN THE WATCH BECAUSE THE BRACELET IS THE WRONG SIZE. You're paying for the watch itself—the bracelet is basically free.What do I do if the bracelet isn't the right size?
YOU CAN NOT RETURN THE WATCH BECAUSE THE BRACELET IS THE WRONG SIZE. You're paying for the watch itself—the bracelet is basically free. The bracelet size is listed in the product description. And, any jeweler will adjust the bracelet/band size for you as needed.
A watch is like a ring or other fine piece of jewelry, in that you need to have a jeweler adjust it to fit your perfectly. This is expected and normal. You may even find that you want to replace the bracelet. Bracelets are not an integral part of the watch. They are interchangeable. They can be replaced easily—and quite inexpensively. You can do it yourself or have your local jeweler or watch repair shop do it for you. -
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