Richard, a Swiss house from Morges then Saint-Jean, has left virtually no archive but rare and very high-quality watches.
This 300 Ball Bearing diver, of very nice size, with the codes of the great legendary divers, is highly sought after and difficult to find.
Beautifully massed steel case, wide faceted lugs with sharp edges.
Screwed decagonal case back Guaranteed 100 % Waterproof, no. CDE 58051, interior with FB hallmark at the Geneva key (François Borgel, Taubert house), mention Vacuum, box number 821 also engraved between the lugs.
Screwed fluted crown, set between two crown guards cut from the mass of the case, extending the facets of the lugs. Rare at this time, the mark of great divers.
Rotating bezel, black/night blue insert, double graduation 60 min and 12 h, luminous dot at zero. Domed plexi glass, date at 3 o'clock.
Originally black dial, signed Richard 300, Ball Bearing, Super Automatic, Incabloc, T Swiss T. Applied stick indices in tritium, counterweight second hand with a diamond shape.
Watch never polished, fully original. The dial has turned to a very attractive warm chocolate brown, tropical patina with a fine grain that changes with the light, intact and readable impressions. Tritium in a nice cream shade. Clean and well-coloured insert. Case with preserved edges, expected scratches, slight oxidation on the edge of the back.
Dimensions: diameter 43 mm without crown, 45 mm with crown, height 50 mm from lug to lug, lug width 18 mm.
Automatic calibre ETA 2523 R, 18,000 alt/h. The suffix R designates at ETA the rotor on ball bearings, which is claimed by the Ball Bearing signature on the dial.
Serviced in September 2026, complete disassembly and cleaning, detailed lubrication, adjustment. The watch works perfectly.
Vintage Stelux Unidor steel collar bracelet, signed deployant clasp.
Delivery subject to the special margin taxation regime. Non-deductible VAT.
1 year warranty
