{"product_id":"clebar-super-compressor-automatic-divers-watch-as00414","title":"Clebar Super Compressor Automatic Diver's Watch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name refers their case design; a \"compressor\" system that is designed to become more watertight the deeper the watch goes under water.  The secret is a gasket system in the case back that is compressed as the water pressure increased.  Pretty cool stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough compressor cases proved to be more complicated to make and no more effective than well-designed screw backs, this style of diving watch was very popular in the 1960s, and were utilized by a number of brands, including Longines, Enicar, Droz, Blancpain, Universal Geneve, and Zenith.  Some brands, such as Jaeger-LeCoultre still make them to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example we are presenting here is branded by Clebar, and features a 36mm case with dual crowns.  The upper crown is used to operate an internally rotating bezel ring, used for timing dives.  Unlike watches with external bezels (think Rolex Submariner), this design was intended to be less prone to accidental rotation, making it a safer choice for divers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timepiece features an automatic movement and a rare two-tone dial configuration (most were all black).  It is perfectly sized for daily wear, and looks every bit the part of a true vintage diving watch with a tremendous patina.  It may not carry the same prestige as its brand-recognized big brothers, but this Clebar is a super cool affordable vintage diver, no matter what way you look at it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clebar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3268970625,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Clebar_Super_Compressor_Automatic_Dive_Watch_Culture1.jpg?v=1433278703","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/clebar-super-compressor-automatic-divers-watch-as00414","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}