The ref. 1003’s look only can give you a more modern feel, more solid, and more ‘tool’. This one has got a nice subtle sunburst dial; multi-faceted hour markers with 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions finished like mini doorstops; strong baton styled hands.
As a descendant of the calibre 1030, inside this piece beats the calibre 1570 which was updated with newer technology at the time like free-sprung Breguet hairspring, higher frequency, etc.
The masculine engine-turned bezel of the watch makes it not just distinctive comparing to the often-seen fluted one, but also more resistant to wear and tear for daily use.
BEZEL |
Stainless steel |
CASE |
Stainless steel |
DIAMETRE |
34 mm |
THICKNESS |
11.5 mm |
LUG WIDTH & LUG TO LUG |
19 mm & 39.5 mm |
DIAL |
Sunburst dial |
BUCKLE |
Folding clasp |
BRACELET |
Oyster bracelet |
MOVEMENT |
Automatic movement |
CRYSTAL |
Plexiglass |
YEAR |
1966 (13xxxxx – hard to read) |
ACCESSORIES |
No |