Vintage VDB E23 Historical Bronze Diver's Watch

Everything about the Vintage VDB E23 Historical Bronze Diver's Watch, which impresses with a dark green dial and a leather and rubber strap.

The E23 Historical Bronze embodies exactly what VDB (the abbreviation, by the way, stands for the apt designation Vintage Daily Beater) is all about: a striking, masculine design, trimmed to the unmistakable vintage look. Round, in a figurative sense, but still somehow with edges and corners. VDB has incorporated its roots into its name. The 'E' stands for Erfurt, where the brand was founded.

The Movement of the Vintage VDB E23 Historical Bronze Diver's Watch

When it comes to the movement, VDB takes no chances and chooses no less a movement than the famous ETA 2824-2. This Swiss automatic movement with its sonorous name has been the top dog in the premium segment for decades. Even if some manufacture movements have now surpassed it in terms of power reserve, the 38 hours that the ETA offers are perfectly adequate for everyday use. 

Features of the E23 Historical Bronze 

The case finish of the Bronze makes an excellent impression, feels good, and conveys a special sense of quality despite (or precisely because of?) its used look.

As a diver's watch, the E23 Historical Bronze is water-resistant to depths of 500 meters, making it perfectly suited, also due to its unidirectionally rotating bezel, for at least semi-professional dives. 

The VDB E23 Historical Bronze measures a substantial 46 millimeters in diameter. The lug-to-lug length is even 56 millimeters, and the height is 16 millimeters. 

Matching the VDB E23 Historical Bronze is the leather strap, which impresses with its special characteristics of the numbers 33 and 17. In former times, diver's watches were assigned to specific combat swimmers. The number of these professionals was on the wristband.

Specifications

CASE: 46x56x16
MATERIAL: Bronze - historical, used style
BEZEL: unidirectional micro-click
CROWN: screw-down crown
GLASS: sapphire crystal
WATER RESISTANCE: 500 m
MOVEMENT: ETA 2824-2 Swiss automatic movement
INCLUDED: Rubber strap, VDB buckle, leather pouch, certificate card, leather strap with VDB buckle

My Conclusion:

"Actually, no final "proof" was needed as to why the decision to include VDB in my shop was a good and right one. The VDB E23 Historical Bronze II nevertheless delivered it. With its extraordinary yet timeless design and premium materials, it is a watch that stands out and whose confident appearance and presence remain in memory. There is no question that the E23 is a well-made watch. "