Desta Skin Diver Automatic

Why We Love It

There is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. In fact, Analog:Shift was founded with its eyes set on vintage divers.

So many interesting watch brands have been lost to time. From the well-known to the completely unrecognizable, any number of Swiss brands failed to survive the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s, folding completely and disappearing or being rolled up into conglomerates that pillaged their stores of parts.

Desta is one such brand.

Frankly, we couldn't find out much about them - other than that the name Desta was a French market brand name for Tressa, and that they primarily existed in the 60s. We imagine they were what we would call a "boutique brand" in the watch world today. What we DO know is that this watch - a stainless steel diver dating from the late 1960s is just plain cool.

Featuring a 38mm stainless steel case with a domed acrylic crystal, an automatic-winding movement, and a near flawless matte black dial with a rich patina across its luminous elements. Additionally, this watch has a framed date window, a bi-directional dive timing bezel, and a printed SCUBA diver at the 6:00 position on the dial - totally awesome!

Skin divers such as this one are fun and wonderful timepieces, and there's no telling if and when one of these in this condition will surface again, so don't wait!

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.