CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE 50s, CALIBER LANDERON 51

590,00 

Brand

Chronographe Suisse

Model

Chronograph‎ ‎

Gender

Man‎

Country of origin

Switzerland‎ ‎

Decade

1950s‎ ‎

Serial number

45525: Blue dial‎ ‎

Movement

Manual rope‎

Caliber

Landeron 51

Crystal

Original Plexiglass, flawless‎ ‎

Dial

Cream color with two subdials and tachymeter‎ ‎

Case material

Gold-plated with 10 microns‎

Diameter without crown

36,2 mm

Diameter with crown

38 mm

Lug-to-lug length

45 mm

Thickness

11,5 mm

Strap width

18 mm‎ ‎ ‎

Strap material

Top quality calfskin leather.‎ ‎

Strap color

Brown‎

Closure/buckle

Squirrel-type, gold-plated steel.‎ ‎

Condition of the watch

Very good, with slight signs of aging.‎

Case/Box

Yes, generic.‎ ‎

Documentation

Free Certificate of Authenticity available on request‎

Chronographe Suisse watches emerged in Switzerland during the 40s, amidst the peak of mechanical watchmaking. Unlike other established brands of that period, Chronographe Suisse was not a single company but a collective of various Swiss watchmaking workshops that collaborated in creating high-quality chronographs at more affordable prices. Their goal was to bring Swiss tradition to a broader audience by offering precise and elegant watches without reaching the high costs of more exclusive brands.

Design and Technical Features

One of the most distinctive features of Chronographe Suisse was its extremely lightweight design and ultra-thin case, popularly known as “onion skin” due to its thinness. Despite its streamlined appearance, these watches incorporated practical functions for the time, such as tachymetric and telemetric scales, ideal for accurately calculating speeds and distances.

The dials presented a sober yet refined style, with various color and finish options. In terms of their mechanism, these chronographs used movements from renowned manufacturers like Valjoux, Landeron, and Venus, ensuring reliable operation and quality mechanics, even though their price was lower than that of other high-end chronographs.

Another notable aspect of Chronographe Suisse was that some versions featured an 18-karat gold case, something uncommon in watches of this price range. This combination of premium materials, Swiss precision, and affordability made these models a highly attractive alternative for those seeking sophistication without paying the high costs of other luxury brands.

Expansion and Decline

During the 50s and 60s, Chronographe Suisse gained significant recognition and were widely exported, especially to Europe and Latin America, where they earned a reputation for being affordable luxury watches. However, their success would not last forever.

With the advent of the quartz revolution in the 70s, mechanical watchmaking faced a tough challenge. Quartz watches, more affordable and accurate, dramatically reduced the demand for traditional chronographs. As a result, the production of Chronographe Suisse began to decline until eventually disappearing from the market.

A Lasting Legacy

Today, vintage Chronographe Suisse watches have acquired great value among collectors. Their blend of elegant design and reliable mechanics has made them coveted pieces for lovers of classic watchmaking. Although they never reached the fame of other more renowned Swiss brands, these watches remain a reflection of an era when Switzerland led the manufacturing of accessible and refined chronographs.

Finding a Chronographe Suisse in good condition today is a true discovery, as they represent a unique part of watchmaking history, preserving Swiss tradition in a timeless and affordable format.

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