Century Chronometer - L4.721.2 JDM mirror-like luster

mirror-like luster

13mm (including faceted crystal) BETWEEN LUGS 18mm SERVICE Running - Service History Unknown STRAP Stainless Steel Bracelet (Original style)

utilizing a polished stainless steel case with the iconic multi-faceted lugs that catch the light with every movement of the wrist

making it easier to polish

It is a unique item for modern vintage watch enthusiasts because of its combination of mechanical dependability

Century Chronometer - L4.721.2 JDM mirror-like lusterYou 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