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Vintage & Rare Chronographe Suisse Anti-Magnetic Soild Gold 18KT Watch
Estimated price for orientation: 1 450 $
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Description Brand: Chronograph Suisse Year of Manufacture: 1940-1949
This is a beautiful Original Chorographe Suisse. The watch is located in an 18K Rose Gold case that is approximately 37.21mm (excluding crown). Circa 1950s - may be from the 40's. This watch has a 30 minute counter, chronograph start, stops and resets perfectly. The movement has 17 jewels. This watch is keeping great time. The movement is extremely clean. Including crown the watch measures 39.86, and 42.96 from lug to lug. Attached to the watch is a brand new 20mm Hirsh Strap and Buckle. Overall condition: The case is in very good condition overall, with light signs of wear and polish. Dial and hands are in great condition with minimal signs of wear and aging. Plated pushers and unsigned crown show light wear from age and use.Original Chronographe Suisse - no relation to any modern incarnation of the brand name - was at one time a major parts supplier to a number of the big houses of Swiss watchmaking. Leading up to the quartz crisis of the late 1970s, which shuttered a tremendous percentage of the industry, Chronographe Suisse was manufacturing manual-winding timepieces like this one for a number of retailers throughout Switzerland and greater Europe, sometimes with their company names printed on the dials, but often completely unbranded. These timepieces were relatively plentiful from the 1940s-1970s and featured a variety of casing materials, movements, and dial designs. Most Chronographe Suisse models were gold plated or plain steel, but a few were produced in solid gold. They were particularly popular with tourists visiting Switzerland in the 1950s and 1960s, looking to take home a piece of fine Swiss watchmaking on a budget - they looked like a million bucks back then, and they still do today!Although Chronographe Suisse are relatively plentiful on the market today, this particular example caught our eye instantly! Finished in solid 18K Rose Gold and mated to a stunning black dial (a rarity in its own right), it makes for a very unusual and rare combination which is tremendously fetching. The copper tone dial print is eye-watering, and its 37.5mm size makes it infinitely wearable. If you've been captivated by the "oversized" chronographs from brands such as Universal Geneve, Longines, and Tissot which have become super hot on the market, you'd do well to consider Chronographe Suisse as an alternative - all the looks and vintage appeal, at a fraction of the price.The photos form part of the description for this item. No RETURNS on items they are sold as is. Please contact us before leaving negative feedback. We should be able to resolve most problems.Thank you for looking at Hub City Time! We kindly ask that buyers who purchase or win more than one item request combined shipping prior to paying for their purchase. This simplifies the process for both parties and will likely result in reduced shipping charges. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.Attention Buyers: International Buyers:All countries charge an import tax (duties) when merchandise is purchased from another country. The Customs Office of your country and the value of the merchandise being imported determine the duty tax that will be charged on the item you purchase.Canadian Buyers:Items will be shipped once we receive payment, turn around time is typically 2 business days after payment is received.All prices are listed before taxes. Shipping to Canadian address would be subject to 5% GST and participated provinces such as ON, BC, NS would be subject to 13% HST. ALL CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: All items are sent by Canada via Canada Post from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.We require payment within 48hours of purchasing. Shipping costs will be determined by buyers location. Buyers will pay exact shipping costs for your location. Cost listed for shipping is a general estimate for shipping tracked and insured.
Description
| Brand: | Chronograph Suisse | Year of Manufacture: | 1940-1949 |
This is a beautiful Original Chorographe Suisse. The watch is located in an 18K Rose Gold case that is approximately 37.21mm (excluding crown). Circa 1950s - may be from the 40's. This watch has a 30 minute counter, chronograph start, stops and resets perfectly. The movement has 17 jewels. This watch is keeping great time. The movement is extremely clean. Including crown the watch measures 39.86, and 42.96 from lug to lug. Attached to the watch is a brand new 20mm Hirsh Strap and Buckle. Overall condition: The case is in very good condition overall, with light signs of wear and polish. Dial and hands are in great condition with minimal signs of wear and aging. Plated pushers and unsigned crown show light wear from age and use.Original Chronographe Suisse - no relation to any modern incarnation of the brand name - was at one time a major parts supplier to a number of the big houses of Swiss watchmaking. Leading up to the quartz crisis of the late 1970s, which shuttered a tremendous percentage of the industry, Chronographe Suisse was manufacturing manual-winding timepieces like this one for a number of retailers throughout Switzerland and greater Europe, sometimes with their company names printed on the dials, but often completely unbranded. These timepieces were relatively plentiful from the 1940s-1970s and featured a variety of casing materials, movements, and dial designs. Most Chronographe Suisse models were gold plated or plain steel, but a few were produced in solid gold. They were particularly popular with tourists visiting Switzerland in the 1950s and 1960s, looking to take home a piece of fine Swiss watchmaking on a budget - they looked like a million bucks back then, and they still do today!Although Chronographe Suisse are relatively plentiful on the market today, this particular example caught our eye instantly! Finished in solid 18K Rose Gold and mated to a stunning black dial (a rarity in its own right), it makes for a very unusual and rare combination which is tremendously fetching. The copper tone dial print is eye-watering, and its 37.5mm size makes it infinitely wearable. If you've been captivated by the "oversized" chronographs from brands such as Universal Geneve, Longines, and Tissot which have become super hot on the market, you'd do well to consider Chronographe Suisse as an alternative - all the looks and vintage appeal, at a fraction of the price.The photos form part of the description for this item. No RETURNS on items they are sold as is. Please contact us before leaving negative feedback. We should be able to resolve most problems.Thank you for looking at Hub City Time! We kindly ask that buyers who purchase or win more than one item request combined shipping prior to paying for their purchase. This simplifies the process for both parties and will likely result in reduced shipping charges. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.Attention Buyers: International Buyers:All countries charge an import tax (duties) when merchandise is purchased from another country. The Customs Office of your country and the value of the merchandise being imported determine the duty tax that will be charged on the item you purchase.Canadian Buyers:Items will be shipped once we receive payment, turn around time is typically 2 business days after payment is received.All prices are listed before taxes. Shipping to Canadian address would be subject to 5% GST and participated provinces such as ON, BC, NS would be subject to 13% HST. ALL CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: All items are sent by Canada via Canada Post from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.We require payment within 48hours of purchasing. Shipping costs will be determined by buyers location. Buyers will pay exact shipping costs for your location. Cost listed for shipping is a general estimate for shipping tracked and insured.