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Vintage JeanRichard Genève Aquastar automatic diver watch reference 1701 with 36 mm stainless steel case.
This is a very attractive vintage Swiss sports watch signed JeanRichard Genève Aquastar on the dial. The watch features a black dial with date window at 3 o’clock. Rotating bezel. Signed crown with star detail. Stainless steel case. Signed Aquastar caseback. And automatic Swiss movement signed JeanRichard Watch Co.
The caseback shows reference number 1701 and case number 205844.
The dial is signed JeanRichard Genève Aquastar 10 ATM. The caseback is signed Aquastar and marked Stainless Steel. 100 Percent Waterproof. Incabloc. Antimagnetic. Swiss Made. Automatic.
The movement is signed JeanRichard Watch Co and marked Seventeen 17 Jewels Swiss Unadjusted.
Case diameter is approximately 36 mm. This is a classic vintage diver size. Very wearable. Elegant on the wrist. And still with strong tool watch character.
Why It Is Special
This JeanRichard Aquastar is special because it brings together the elegance of JeanRichard Genève with the Aquastar diving identity.
Aquastar is strongly connected with vintage diving watches and nautical instrument design. The 10 ATM marking on the dial and the waterproof markings on the caseback show the original sporting purpose of the watch.
The watch has everything collectors look for in a vintage diver.
Reference 1701
36 mm stainless steel case
Black dial
Rotating bezel
Date window
Signed crown
Signed Aquastar caseback
Signed JeanRichard automatic movement
Swiss made construction
It is not a modern oversized diver. It has true period proportions. That is part of the charm. It wears like a classic vintage tool watch. Compact. Balanced. Elegant. And full of character.
Note of Color
The charm of this watch is its honest vintage presence. The black dial. The aged hour markers. The rotating bezel. The signed crown. And the Aquastar caseback all give the piece the correct look of a true Swiss diver from its era.
The reference 1701 makes the piece more specific and easier for collectors to identify. The case number 205844 is also visible on the back. These details matter because collectors want watches that can be documented from the photos.
This is the kind of watch that does not need exaggeration. It has the right name. The right look. The right size. And the right vintage diving personality.
How to Use
This is an automatic watch. It winds itself with wrist movement.
If the watch is stopped you may gently wind it through the crown and then wear it normally.
Set the time using the crown.
Set the date carefully. Avoid changing the date during the late night date change period.
The rotating bezel can be used as a simple timing reference.
Although the dial and caseback mention 10 ATM and waterproof markings this is a vintage watch. Water resistance is not guaranteed. Do not expose the watch to water unless it has been inspected serviced and pressure tested by a professional watchmaker.
Condition
The watch is vintage and shows signs of age storage and use visible in the photos.
The case shows marks and patina. The bezel shows wear and aging. The crystal shows visible scratches and age marks. The dial and hands show vintage patina. The caseback shows scratches and age marks.
The black rally style strap is included and may not be original to the watch.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
A beautiful vintage JeanRichard Genève Aquastar reference 1701 automatic diver watch with 36 mm stainless steel case. Black dial. Rotating bezel. Signed crown. Signed Aquastar caseback. Visible case number 205844. And signed Swiss automatic movement.
