Item Report
Vintage Nike Professional Quartz Diver-Style Wristwatch
By: Nike (brand; made by an unknown Japanese watch factory)
Style: Vintage Branded Fashion Watch
Origin: Japan (movement); likely marketed in USA/EU
Materials: Stainless steel, glass crystal, leather strap, luminous paint
Age: circa 1990s
Condition: Good (visible leather band wear and minor surface scratches, not officially graded)
Value: $40-$80
Maker's Marks / Writing: Nike logo on dial, '1500 Professional 200 meters', 'Japan Movt Quartz' text
Date: 2025-06-13 11:44:33.363810
Description:
This is a vintage Nike-branded wristwatch, styled after diver watches. The watch features a stainless steel case, a rotating bezel with large numeral markers, luminous indices, and hands. The dial displays the Nike logo prominently at the top and is marked as '1500 Professional 200 meters' and 'Japan Movt Quartz' at the bottom, indicating Japanese quartz movement. The band appears to be leather, exhibiting signs of wear, and the watch has an overall sporty and robust appearance typical of 1990s fashion watches produced for brand promotion rather than professional diving.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This piece is a collectible Nike-branded fashion wristwatch from the 1990s, appealing primarily to collectors of Nike memorabilia and retro sportswear accessories. Not a professional diving instrument but fashioned for style and brand visibility. Condition is important for value; this example appears to have moderate wear, with a patinated strap and some surface scratches expected from light to moderate use.
Individual Images:
- Hand-held image shows worn leather strap and fair preservation of the watch case and dial. No detail images of case back
- movement
- or other identifiers
- so movement originality and full condition cannot be confirmed. Signs of everyday wear consistent with age. No view of the buckle
- which may sometimes carry additional branding.
Provenance:
No provenance information supplied.
Condition:
Good (visible leather band wear and minor surface scratches, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 98%
The branding, style, and movement markings are typical for Nike promotional watches from the 1990s. The prominent logo and overall design make this a fairly easy identification.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Based on visual design, logo accuracy, and period-appropriate style, this is likely an authentic Nike-branded item made by contract watchmakers. However, some brand watches are subject to imitation; authenticity could be further confirmed with original packaging or paperwork.
Image Memory Note
Nike-branded diver-style quartz watch, 1990s, leather strap, moderate wear, collectible as sportswear memorabilia.
Keywords
Nike, vintage, wristwatch, quartz, diver-style, promotional, 1990s, Japan, fashion watch, collectible
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