Vintage VDB E23 Polished Diver's Watch

All about the Vintage VDB E23 Polished Diver's Watch, which impresses with a black dial and a rubber strap.

The E23 Polished embodies exactly what VDB (the abbreviation, by the way, stands for the apt name Vintage Daily Beater) represents: a striking, masculine design, geared towards 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 Polished 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 resounding 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 enough to get you through the day. 

Features of the E23 Polished Diver's Watch

The case finish of the processed stainless steel 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 Polished is water-resistant to depths of 500 meters, making the E23 Polished, also due to its unidirectional rotating bezel, excellently suited for at least semi-professional dives. 

The VDB E23 Polished measures a considerable 46 millimeters in diameter. The lug-to-lug length is even 55 millimeters, and the height is 18 millimeters. 

A matching vintage leather strap is available for the VDB E23 Polished for an additional 150 EUR. The watch comes standard with the rubber strap.

Specifications

CASE: 46x55x18

MATERIAL: blasted stainless steel

BEZEL: unidirectional micro-click

CROWN: screwed crown

GLASS: sapphire crystal

WATER RESISTANCE: 500 m

MOVEMENT: ETA 2824-2 Swiss automatic movement

SCOPE OF DELIVERY: 1x rubber strap / VDB clasp / leather pouch / certification card

My Conclusion:

"There wasn't really any final 'proof' needed as to why the decision to include VDB in my shop was a good and right one. But the VDB E23 Polished provided it anyway. With its extraordinary yet timeless design and premium materials, it is a watch that stands out and whose confident appearance and presence remain in one's memory. So, there is no doubt that the E23 is a well-made watch. "