Expertise on Excelsior Park?
My son inherited this watch from my dad. It was bought in the 1950s by my granddad and luckily it is still in a good working condition.
Would anyone know the name/designation of the model? I have not had any success finding that information.
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Martin Larsen
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Contact them directly and I'm sure they would be glad to help you.
https://excelsiorparkwatches.com/pages/contact
Not an expert, but some general advice/ideas just in case...
It looks like its in very good condition, but I'd still suggest a service unless you know of its service history while you're dad owned it.
There might be a model number, serial number, or movement designation engraved inside the case back or on the movement, if you're comfortable removing that yourselves.
A quick search on Chrono24 led me to this Gallet which looks very similar. Not informed on the history of these companies, but they seem closely intwined.
https://chrono24.app/gallet/chronograph-excelsior-park-40-68--id30703609.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD
Big fan of Excelsior Park. Wow! 😍
That's a pretty chronograph
Look at the 4 and 7. Love it
I'm far from an expert but I know what I like.
It's a serious watch - Excelsior Park didn't muck around.
Good luck with the research.
Contact them directly and I'm sure they would be glad to help you.
https://excelsiorparkwatches.com/pages/contact
@MartyDK Important to note here, that the brand did die out in the quartz crisis, and the new owners are not the original ones. They might have more information and records of vintage watches to offer though.
Valjoux 72? The layout and the dials of many of these are determined by the movement itself. Two pushers and three subdials, one for seconds, and the other two 30-minute and 12-hour counters.
Valjoux 72? The layout and the dials of many of these are determined by the movement itself. Two pushers and three subdials, one for seconds, and the other two 30-minute and 12-hour counters.
I realized that Excelsior Park made the movements themselves and these were used by several brands. Based on all the info in this thead I nailed it down to an EP40 movement.
I realized that Excelsior Park made the movements themselves and these were used by several brands. Based on all the info in this thead I nailed it down to an EP40 movement.
True - the EP 40-68 is similar, sorry, I had a brain fart there when I saw a link to a Gallet watch, those came with either EP or Valjoux options. Which is more desirable? Different collectors will give you different answers. Both are respected chronograph movements, so there is little negative to say, you have a desirable piece there. I think servicing is a good idea down the line, but be aware that it might be costly as it is a vintage complication. Gallet absorbed most of EPs “stock” around the 1980s, so it might be that you could try Gallet as well for advice? Failing that - a decent watchmaker with a proven track record on these.