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AV86 · 1968 Mechanical

AV86 1968 Mechanical

$425In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
11.35mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Mineral
Dial colour
Sand & Black

Movement

Caliber
Seagull ST19 (family)
Type
Manual
Power reserve
39h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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In a nutshell

The AV86 1968 Mechanical is a manual watch, with a 39mm stainless steel case, 11.35mm thick, powered by the Seagull ST19 (family) movement and a 39-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 50m, under a mineral crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $425. The dial color is sand & black.

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