Any idea what this is? Gold case
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Victor
I am all for microbrands!
Umeå, Sweden
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6.75” / 17.15 cm
It's nice, but I think if you really like it you can talk them down. Cool that it has a telemeter.
You probably already saw these because they were the number one and two search results, but in case you didn’t, I found these:
https://monochrome-watches.com/chronographe-suisse-the-story-behind-a-mysterious-but-productive-chronograph-brand-and-supplier/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/chronographe-suisse-vintage-watch-review/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/chronographe-suisse-vintage-watch-review/. Heres some reference for you. Could be one of a few movements inside.
https://www.watchcrunch.com/search?q=+Chronographe+Suisse
Seen a fair few and I think they are “Chronograph Suisse” watches. They seem to command a fairly high price due to … Swiss, age and chronograph but chronograph movements are expensive to repair/service and so they are always a bit of a gamble unless you are able to do it yourself (definitely not me).
Unless they are very inexpensive I tend to admire them and move on.
When I first started collecting vintage watches in the late 70s, 80s did come across quite a number of these Chronograph watches some in very neat condition, others not so much. Some steel models had cases with edges so sharp you might cut your fingers, shirt cuffs were definitely going to be ruined. My watchmaker begged me to let them go to some other enthusiast, he had issues sourcing parts. Occasionally I would find models fitted into very thin gold cases that were usually dented again troublesome to service unless your guy was a genius/ patient man. One seller said that a few were produced for sale to armed forces individuals who wanted a gold watch memento fighting in the war.
My info is pretty useless but thx for allowing me to reminisce about my early days fussing with old watches! 👍👍
When I first started collecting vintage watches in the late 70s, 80s did come across quite a number of these Chronograph watches some in very neat condition, others not so much. Some steel models had cases with edges so sharp you might cut your fingers, shirt cuffs were definitely going to be ruined. My watchmaker begged me to let them go to some other enthusiast, he had issues sourcing parts. Occasionally I would find models fitted into very thin gold cases that were usually dented again troublesome to service unless your guy was a genius/ patient man. One seller said that a few were produced for sale to armed forces individuals who wanted a gold watch memento fighting in the war.
My info is pretty useless but thx for allowing me to reminisce about my early days fussing with old watches! 👍👍
Thank you! I’m always keen to learn more tbh!
Thank you! I’m always keen to learn more tbh!
I used to feel the same way until I realized my education was nasty on my humble dollars. lol. Take care, enjoy the hobby.
I've seen a lot of those around. Often cased in wafer thin, hollow gold cases that have seen better days. This example seems to be in ok condition on the outside.