{"product_id":"pontiac-hydraulica-20-memomatic-stainless-mechanical-watch-cal-2452","title":"Pontiac Hydraulica 20 Memomatic Stainless Mechanical Watch Cal 2452","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePontiac Hydraulica 20 Memomatic Stainless Steel Mechanical Watch ETA Cal 2452\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1960s Pontiac Hydraulica 20 Memomatic Stainless Mechanical Watch ETA Cal 2452 is in good working condition. Cosmetically, the tonneau shaped case has numerous micro-scratches but no dents, and is consistent with careful usage since manufacture in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to being offered for sale, this watch has been sent to a horologist on the Isle of Bute for a full movement strip and service (for which there is no service receipt). As per most vintage watches the original water resistance rating has not been verified and we would not recommend that this watch is exposed to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a brand new black ‘NATO’ strap with red and grey bands of colour. I am told that the watch has an ETA Cal 2452 movement fitted within a compressor stainless steel case with two prominent crowns; both bearing the Pontiac logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand lume is still intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface scuffing on the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Dial with lumed seconds and minutes hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate Window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Rotor Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Size\u003cbr\u003eWidth= 44mm\u003cbr\u003eLength between lugs: 45mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight= 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eETA Cal 2452 Swiss Made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Black NATO strap with grey and red stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice item to add to your watch collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-clocks-watches-timepieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evintage watches.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontiac Watches are still made to this day. This is an extract from their website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pontiac.watch\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.pontiac.watch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The PONTIAC watch brand was launched by Ali Kinsbergen in 1931. That year marked the start of a great adventure. At the time, quality watches were rare. Reliability, precision and aesthetics were reserved for an elite. The founders of PONTIAC had a simple idea: to make the very best in watchmaking accessible, offering irreproachable quality at an affordable price. From the outset, it was the essentials that mattered.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis new vision for watches sparked a real revolution and success came quickly. A watch of this kind needed a symbolic and timeless name. Inspiration came from Native American culture. PONTIAC was decided on, the name of a great Indian chief who, through his knowledge of nature, could tell the time by the stars. This reference represents the link between eternity and the universe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1935, PONTIAC laid down a real challenge in robustness. Standing on top of the tallest building in Belgium, the « Boerentoren » in Antwerp, in the presence of dozens of journalists and judicial officers, Ali Kinsbergen threw a PONTIAC watch from the roof. When it was picked up after falling 100 meters, it was intact and still working. At the time, the event caused a sensation. It was a real success for the brand.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pontiac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31882341122092,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC02297_6e8b184f-c05f-486a-8799-b07a278b785d.jpg?v=1580315930","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/pontiac-hydraulica-20-memomatic-stainless-mechanical-watch-cal-2452","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}