Rodania Super Suisso 3000 diver wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970
Dating to circa 1970 according to the dealer, this Rodania Super Suisso 3000 diver wristwatch features a tonneau-form stainless steel monobloc case measuring 45 mm in width.
The two-tone green and black dial displays prominent luminous-capped hour markers recessed into an outer ring, block-style hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock. Surrounding the dial is a dark rotating bezel with ten-minute Arabic numerals and minute graduations. The dealer reports that the watch is powered by a 25-jewel automatic movement based on the AS caliber 1913, rated to 100 ATM (1000 meters / 3000 feet), and fitted with its original signed winding crown and stainless steel bracelet.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Case width
- 45mm
- Movement base
- AS caliber 1913
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case back marking
- Waterproof 100ATM, Automatic, Stainless steel, Swiss made
- Case construction
- Monobloc
- Maker / attribution
- Rodania
Design
- Visible features
- • Tonneau or cushion-form stainless steel case with radial brushed upper surface • Calibrated rotating bezel with Arabic numerals at ten-minute increments and full minute indexing • Two-tone dial with a central green disk, black outer chapter ring, block luminescent hour markers, and date aperture at 3 o'clock • Dial text reads 'RODANIA', 'SUPER SUISSO 3000', and 'T SWISS MADE T' • Articulated metal link bracelet fitted with straight end bars between the hooded lugs
- Dial and Bezel Configuration
- The dial consists of a central green disc and a black outer chapter ring. Luminous-capped hour markers are recessed into the chapter ring, complemented by block-style hands. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position. The dial is enclosed by a rotating bakelite bezel featuring Arabic numerals at ten-minute intervals and full minute graduations. Dial text includes 'RODANIA', 'SUPER SUISSO 3000', and 'T SWISS MADE T'.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The Rodania Super Suisso 3000 features a tonneau-form monobloc stainless steel case. The design incorporates a radial brushed finish on the front surface, which contrasts with the polished finish found on the case sides and back. The case measures 45 mm in width (excluding the crown), 49 mm in height, and 16 mm in depth including the glass. The watch is fitted with a signed Rodania winding crown and an articulated metal link bracelet.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The dealer reports the watch is powered by a 25-jewel automatic movement based on the AS caliber 1913. The case back is engraved with 'Waterproof 100ATM, Automatic, Stainless steel, Swiss made'. The depth rating of 100ATM is stated as the source of the model's '3000' nomenclature, equating to 1000 meters or approximately 3000 feet.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: Internal movement caliber (AS 1913 base) and case back inscriptions are reported by the source and not visible in the photograph