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PONTIAC Nageur 3 Stars 991/3 'Sub-second'
Description
It still ticks with the same quiet determination as it did in the winter of 1960. Back then the steel case of this Pontiac Nageur caught the party lights like new, a modest emblem of Swiss precision and restrained luxury resting on the wrist of a proud owner. The three stars on the silver dial once promised nothing less than the finest movement a promise the dependable ETA 1260 caliber continues to deliver, decades on. While the world sped past, the recessed small seconds at six o’clock kept circling, unaffected by fashions and years. The textured depth of that sub-dial still catches light exactly as it did then, a subtle testament to craftsmanship from a bygone era. Now mounted on a smooth black leather strap, the watch bears invisible traces of countless meetings, sleepless nights, and celebrated successes. It has become more than an instrument for marking hours; it is a living piece of history, patiently waiting for its next chapters on a new wrist.
History
Born in the late 1950s as a diver-inspired yet elegant daily wearer, the Pontiac Nageur blended robust functionality with refined design. Its three-star dial signified a higher-grade movement selection for reliability and longevity. Early examples favored clean silver dials, recessed small seconds, and polished steel cases that read equally well at the boardroom table or the marina. Powered by the ETA 1260, the model earned a reputation for steadfast accuracy and low-maintenance service life, making it a discreet favorite among professionals who valued substance over spectacle.
Specifications
Model: Pontiac Nageur 3 Stars
Reverence: 991/3
Serial number: 374***
Year: 1960
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, black leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic silver dial
Timepiece information: Cal. 1260, manual movement
Last service: 28-05-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 32×37mm
Strap size: 16mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
Description
It still ticks with the same quiet determination as it did in the winter of 1960. Back then the steel case of this Pontiac Nageur caught the party lights like new, a modest emblem of Swiss precision and restrained luxury resting on the wrist of a proud owner. The three stars on the silver dial once promised nothing less than the finest movement a promise the dependable ETA 1260 caliber continues to deliver, decades on. While the world sped past, the recessed small seconds at six o’clock kept circling, unaffected by fashions and years. The textured depth of that sub-dial still catches light exactly as it did then, a subtle testament to craftsmanship from a bygone era. Now mounted on a smooth black leather strap, the watch bears invisible traces of countless meetings, sleepless nights, and celebrated successes. It has become more than an instrument for marking hours; it is a living piece of history, patiently waiting for its next chapters on a new wrist.
History
Born in the late 1950s as a diver-inspired yet elegant daily wearer, the Pontiac Nageur blended robust functionality with refined design. Its three-star dial signified a higher-grade movement selection for reliability and longevity. Early examples favored clean silver dials, recessed small seconds, and polished steel cases that read equally well at the boardroom table or the marina. Powered by the ETA 1260, the model earned a reputation for steadfast accuracy and low-maintenance service life, making it a discreet favorite among professionals who valued substance over spectacle.
Specifications
Model: Pontiac Nageur 3 Stars
Reverence: 991/3
Serial number: 374***
Year: 1960
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, black leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic silver dial
Timepiece information: Cal. 1260, manual movement
Last service: 28-05-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 32×37mm
Strap size: 16mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers