1995 Acqua Classic Wind New-In-Box Mechanical Watch
1995 Acqua Classic Wind New-In-Box Mechanical Watch
Reference Number: "Men's Classic Wind"
Manufactured Date: 1995
This 1995 Acqua Classic Wind is an elegant vintage mechanical wristwatch featuring a champagne-gold dial, polished gold-tone fluted bezel, and contrasting silver-tone case. Its minimalist design incorporates slender gold-tone hands, applied hour markers, and a date window at 3 o'clock, complemented by a classic black leather strap. This example comes with its original Acqua Classic Wind presentation box and branded display stand, making it a particularly attractive vintage find. The watch appears well-preserved, with minor surface marks on the case, slight discoloration near the upper edge of the dial, and light signs of age on the packaging. Although presented as new in box, its unworn status and mechanical performance have not been independently verified.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 31.75mm
Dial: 26.75mm
Lug-to-Lug: 35.25mm
Thickness: 9.75mm
Strap: 18.2cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical Analog
Watch Movement: B49
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
Movement Caliber: Mechanical
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver and Gold
Dial: Gold
Strap: Black
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- A Lesser-Known Branch of the Timex Family: Acqua watches from this era are associated with Timex, with surviving examples sometimes identified as "Acqua by Timex." The brand offered affordable, traditionally styled mechanical watches during an era when battery-powered quartz models dominated the market.
- A Traditional Hand-Wound Timepiece: Unlike automatic watches, traditional manually wound mechanical watches require the wearer to periodically wind the crown to keep the movement running. The Acqua Classic Wind represents this older approach to watchmaking, retaining the hands-on experience of operating a mechanical wristwatch without a battery.
- Original Packaging Adds Historical Character: This example is accompanied by an Acqua-branded box and a display stand prominently labeled "Classic Wind," providing an interesting glimpse into the brand's original retail presentation. The packaging is particularly appealing because it preserves how these affordable mechanical watches were marketed and displayed during the 1990s.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1995): N/A
Original Retail Price (1995): N/A
