Watch Av86: 1968 Mechanical Steel Sand & Black

The AV86 1968 Mechanical Sand & Black: a return to watchmaking roots

The AV86 1968 Mechanical Sand & Black pays tribute to the manual mechanical watches of the 1960s. With its 39 mm steel case and grained sand dial, the AV86 1968 mechanical sand stands out for its approach and timeless character. A piece that will delight fans of pure mechanics and minimalist elegance. A vintage-inspired watch with a beating heart, using modern materials and technologies, which manages to remain accessible through its versatility and affordable price.

Technical specifications

• Brand: AV86 (formerly About Vintage)

• Model: 1968 Mechanical Steel Sand & Black

• Movement: Seagull ST17 manual-winding mechanical, 39H power reserve, small seconds at 6 o'clock

• Case: 316L stainless steel, 39 mm diameter, thickness ≈ 11 mm, lug-to-lug: 46 mm

• Crystal: Scratch-resistant double-domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating

• Dial: Grained sand color, black small seconds, applied silver indices

• Strap: Black stitched Italian leather, steel pin buckle

• Caseback: Screwed and engraved

• Water resistance: 50m (5 ATM)

• Warranty: 2 years (standard AV86)

Why choose the AV86 1968 Mechanical Sand & Black?

The AV86 1968 Mechanical Sand & Black is a watch for those who appreciate the daily ritual of manual winding and the direct connection with time, visible thanks to the small seconds at 6 o'clock. Refined and elegant, it offers a sober 1960s design, supported by a robust mechanical movement. Through its authenticity and aesthetic balance, the AV86 1968 mechanical sand stands out as a piece of character in the AV86 collection.

The AV86 brand

AV86 (formerly About Vintage), a Danish company, designs watches inspired by the landmark decades of watchmaking. The 1968 mechanical sand illustrates this philosophy by offering a manual watch, faithful to watchmaking tradition, yet accessible and contemporary.