The Ultimate Mystery Duo: A Rare, Matching Pair of Custom Solid 0.800 Silver Camy Watches
The Ultimate Mystery Duo: A Rare, Matching Pair of Custom Solid 0.800 Silver Camy Watches
£400.00
Description
This just turned into an incredible opportunity because we are actually offering these as a matching pair. Whether you want a "his and hers" set, a day and night rotation, or just an instant collection of ultra-rare vintage silver, finding two matching custom pieces like this together is next to impossible.
One watch features a striking, sleek black dial that gives off a moody, sophisticated vibe, while the other features a crisp, classic white dial for a traditional, timeless look. Both are driven by reliable Swiss Camy manual-wind movements housed inside these spectacular, solid 0.800 silver cases.
First, let's talk about that "0.800" stamp. In the vintage world, 0.800 signifies "Continental Silver." Because pure silver is far too soft to build a durable watch, it has to be mixed with a bit of alloy. While sterling silver is 92.5% pure, Continental silver is 80% pure silver. It was the legal high-end standard in European countries like Germany, Switzerland, and Italy during the mid-20th century because it was much tougher, heavier, and held up beautifully to daily wear.
Here is where the story gets really interesting: neither case has a Camy stamp on it.
We dug deep into our research, and drawing a blank on an official factory catalog for this exact pair is actually a massive part of their charm. Back in the golden era of watchmaking, it was very common for high-end jewelers or affluent clients to place special orders. A customer or retailer would procure top-tier movements from a maker like Camy, and then commission a master local silversmith to custom-build matching, solid Continental silver cases for them.
Selling them together as a pair preserves a remarkable piece of custom horological history. They look absolutely stunning on the wrist, carry a great natural silver patina, and offer a level of individuality you will simply never find in a modern showroom.
Key Specifications:
Brand/Movement: Camy Swiss Manual Wind (Two matching movements)
Configuration: 2-Watch Matching Pair (1x Black Dial, 1x White Dial)
Case Material: Solid 0.800 Continental Silver (80% Pure Silver)
Case Markings: Stamped 0.800 (Unbranded cases, likely a historic special order or custom jeweler build)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, natural silver patina on both cases
Inclusions: Both Watches Included (Sold as a pair only)
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