Lemania Benthos 1 "1000 Meters" Dive Watch toolwatch - Sold in 1965

- Sold in 1965

in this instance made by Spillman who were one of the leading makers of waterproof cases of this era

Root Beer or Clint Eastwood – whatever you call these funky GMTs

reference 69200

Lemania Benthos 1 "1000 Meters" Dive Watch toolwatch - Sold in 1965This is a very rare 1970s dive watch by Lemania. The Benthos 1 was a rare example of a watch able to go to a depth of 1000 ( a VERY RARE feature at that time !)meters, thanks to the monobloc case. The watch features an orange running minutes hand that is adjusted using a pusher in the case at five oclock. This watch remains in excellent original condition with great lines on the large 42mm steel case. The black dial features white text and zinc