***********FOR PARTS ONLY - Although the automatic movement runs strong, albeit about 3 minutes fast by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period, and the red date wheel rolls over as it should the dial isn't seated correctly. This likely suggests that the dial feet are broken. As such this watch is being sold for parts only.***********

This seldom seen women's vintage Ardath Madrepore 660 has an aged silver "T SWISS MADE T" signed dial.  The lume on the dial and hands, which appears to be fully intact, no longer glows when exposed to bright light.  The stainless steel bezel, which shows wear and rotates smoothly bidirectionally, presents nicely.  The all stainless steel case shows honest wear with minor signs of oxidation.  The outer edge of the case back is stamped "SWISS MADE | 14. 312 D | STAINLESS STEEL | INCABLOC | SUBMARINE" with "ARDATH" stamped in the center.  The crystal needs to be replaced. 

The 21 jewels Swiss "ARDATH WATCH Co" stamped automatic movement with semi-quickset date function runs strong, albeit fast, and the red date wheel rolls over as it should.  As clearly seen in the pictures the dial is not seated correctly.  This likely suggests that the dial feet are broken.  The semi-quickset date function works flawlessly by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 20 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached.  After recently winding the signed, non-screwdown crown 39 full revolutions the movement ran about 3 minutes fast by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period.  The crown winds with tension.  Because of the dial issue this watch is being sold for parts only.

This watch measures approximately 26 mm excluding the crown, approximately 28.5 mm including the crown and approximately 12 mm between the lugs.  Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the bezel, is approximately 8 mm.  Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 10 mm. 

Because of the issue with the dial this watch is being sold for parts only.  As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch.  Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time.  For this watch that time is now.  Any restoration/servicing costs going forward are your responsibility.

Please thoroughly read this entire listing and kindly ask any and all questions you may have prior to buying as this sale is final and no refunds of any kind will be given.  And please study the 24 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.

Expedited and insured shipping will be provided.  Thanks for looking!

***********FOR PARTS ONLY - Although the automatic movement runs strong, albeit about 3 minutes fast by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period, and the red date wheel rolls over as it should the dial isn't seated correctly. This likely suggests that the dial feet are broken. As such this watch is being sold for parts only.***********