Watch Av86: 1968 Mechanical Steel White

The AV86 1968 Mechanical White: a return to watchmaking roots

The AV86 1968 Mechanical White pays tribute to the manual mechanical watches of the 1960s. With its 39mm steel case and clean white dial, the AV86 1968 Mechanical White stands out for its refined simplicity 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 remains accessible due to its versatility and affordable price.

Technical specifications

• Brand: AV86 (formerly About Vintage)

• Model: 1968 Mechanical Steel White

• 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: White, applied silver indices

• Strap: Stitched black Italian leather, steel pin buckle

• Caseback: Screwed and engraved

• Water resistance: 50m (5 ATM)

• Warranty: 2 years (AV86 standard)

Why choose the AV86 1968 Mechanical White?

The AV86 1968 Mechanical White is a watch for those who appreciate the daily ritual of manual winding and a direct connection to time, visible through the small seconds at 6 o'clock. Refined and elegant, it offers an understated 60s design, supported by a robust mechanical movement. Through its authenticity and aesthetic balance, the AV86 1968 Mechanical White stands out as a characterful piece in the AV86 collection.

The AV86 brand

AV86 (formerly About Vintage), a Danish company, designs watches inspired by iconic decades of watchmaking. The 1968 Mechanical White illustrates this philosophy by offering a manual watch that is faithful to watchmaking tradition, yet accessible and contemporary.