Compressor Watch Appraisal

Unver De Luxe Super-Compressor Seastar Automatic Watch

This is a vintage Unver De Luxe Seastar divers watch featuring a classic 'Super-Compressor' style stainless steel case with dual crowns at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions. The case is approximately 36mm to 38mm in diameter, excluding the crowns, which are used for setting the time and rotating the internal elapsed-time bezel. The matte black dial is marked with 'UNVER DE LUXE 25 Rubis' at the twelve o'clock position and 'Seastar AUTOMATIC INCABLOC' above the six o'clock position. It features bold, oversized luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6, and baton-style luminous hour markers for the other positions. A date aperture is visible at the 3 o'clock mark. The watch employs a three-hand movement with baton-style luminous hour and minute hands and a slim center seconds hand. The crystal appears to be domed acrylic, showing minor surface scratches and age-related wear. The dial shows a light, even patina on the lume plots, which have aged to a creamy yellow hue. The internal rotating bezel is black with silver markings and a luminous triangle at the zero position. The watch is currently paired with a black ladder-style rubber diving strap. This timepiece dates back to the 1960s, a golden era for professional dive watches, and showcases the robust craftsmanship associated with EPSA (Ervin Piquerez S.A.) case designs. Condition appears to be original and well-preserved for its age, with expected light scuffing on the polished steel surfaces.