The acrylic crystal enhances the vintage appeal while preserving the dial’s clarity
Flipping the watch over reveals the crisp caseback engraving with the reference and the serial number 060410
making it easier to polish
It is a unique item for modern vintage watch enthusiasts because of its combination of mechanical dependability
utilizing a polished stainless steel case with the iconic multi-faceted lugs that catch the light with every movement of the wrist
Century Chronometer - L4.721.2 JDM The acrylic crystal enhances theYou are looking at a watch built on a scientific principle! The incredible selling point here is the "VACUUM" construction. Century's founder, Hans Ulrich Klingenberg, patented a system in the 1960s to literally evacuate the air from the watch case, then seal it to create a vacuum. This wasn't for water resistance (though it is waterproof); the core purpose was to eliminate moisture, dust, and, crucially, oxygen, thereby reducing lubricant breakdown