Vintage Chalet Dive Watch
Does anyone know anything if this watch brand?
I thought it had a cool look and lovely condition (eg the bezel) given it’s likely age..
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Justin Fynes
@Justingalore
Fairly new to watch collecting. Super fast collecting journey which landed me eventually in Cartier love. The Tank is a GADA watch.
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No heard of them but what does it say on the caseback? Can you get it of & identify the movement. It looks like a entry level Swiss Skin diver made in the late 60s/early 70s given the 60 metre water resistance.
Here is the caseback..
That is cool as shit, I love those old dials!!!
I think that Chalet was mostly a department store brand in the United States and probably in the U.K. too. They were made from parts from France, Germany, or Switzerland, and had movements ranging from one jewel pin pallets to fully jeweled. The dial doesn't brag so you will have to "pop the back" as @Porthole says.
That’ll most likely be a pin-pallet special. Probably an EB if you’re lucky, I hope it’s not a Baumgartner. Looks lovely (and that’s the problem with these types of watches), but potentially bag of wasps inside.
I've found a similar watch branded as Chalet on Ebay which has the same caseback as the one in your image. There are pictures of the movement & it is a EB 8800 with one jewel. On the inside of the caseback it says Webster Watch Co, anyone gave any more information on them?
I've found a similar watch branded as Chalet on Ebay which has the same caseback as the one in your image. There are pictures of the movement & it is a EB 8800 with one jewel. On the inside of the caseback it says Webster Watch Co, anyone gave any more information on them?
EB 8800 are pin-pallet movements. Ok, but effectively landfill when they break unless you find a donor movement. Honestly, as much as it pains me to say this, I wouldn’t bother.
EB 8800 are pin-pallet movements. Ok, but effectively landfill when they break unless you find a donor movement. Honestly, as much as it pains me to say this, I wouldn’t bother.
Thanks for the feedback, these movements look similar to Timex pin & plate type movements although maybe not as crude. I guess they're ok if you can find one in a watch that hasn't be worn much, so the movement hasn't got many miles on it
Thanks for the feedback, these movements look similar to Timex pin & plate type movements although maybe not as crude. I guess they're ok if you can find one in a watch that hasn't be worn much, so the movement hasn't got many miles on it
If you can afford the hit then fine, it’s your money, just please be aware that many jewellers do not touch these movements. That’s not to say all won’t, just be aware of the limitations of the pin-pallet system. They are cheap, it’s the same thing as an old kitchen timer, it’s designed to be ripped out and replaced. They can run well, but as there are very little jewels in them doing the critical work, the wear is greater on the key components. They may last you a while, but don’t get attached. I compiled a whole vintage guide on here where I covered most things to consider, it may be of interest.