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CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE, VINTAGE 1950s, MANUAL
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| Brand | Chronographe Suisse |
|---|---|
| Model | Chronograph |
| Gender | Man |
| Decade | 1950s |
| Movement | Manual winding |
| Crystal | Original Plexiglass, flawless |
| Dial | White with two subdials. |
| Bezel | Interior con taquímetro |
| Corona | Yours original. |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Diameter without crown | 36 mm |
| Diameter with crown | 38 mm |
| Lug-to-lug length | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 13 mm |
| Strap width | 20 mm |
| Strap material | Genuine leather |
| Strap color | Brown |
| Closure/buckle | Type squirrel |
| Condition of the watch | Excellent, like new! |
| Case/Box | Yes, your original. |
| Documentation | Free Certificate of Authenticity available on request |
The Chronographe Suisse watches were born in Switzerland in the 1940s, during the golden age of mechanical watchmaking. Unlike other established brands, Chronographe Suisse was not a single company, but a collaboration between several small Swiss workshops that produced affordable chronographs with 18-karat gold cases. These watches were designed to offer the typical Swiss quality at a more accessible price, making them popular among those who desired an elegant chronograph without the high cost associated with more exclusive brands.
Production and features
The highlight of the Chronographe Suisse was its lightweight design and extremely thin case, commonly referred to as “onion skin” due to its delicacy. Many of these watches featured complications such as tachymetric and telemetric scales, allowing for speed and distance measurements. The dials had a clean and functional design, available in various colors, while the movements were supplied by renowned manufacturers like Valjoux, Landeron, and Venus. These pieces ensured reliable precision and were carefully assembled, despite being considered more affordable options.
Expansion and decline
During the 1950s and 1960s, these chronographs were widely exported, especially to Europe and Latin America, and became a symbol of accessible luxury. However, with the arrival of the quartz revolution in the 1970s, the demand for mechanical watches drastically decreased. Production of Chronographe Suisse was reduced and eventually disappeared from the market.
A lasting legacy
Today, vintage Chronographe Suisse watches are highly valued by collectors due to their rarity, gold cases, and historical charm. They represent an era when Switzerland led the production of affordable and elegant mechanical watches. Despite not having reached the fame of other watchmakers, these pieces are considered true treasures for enthusiasts of classic horology.
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| Brand | Chronographe Suisse |
|---|---|
| Model | Chronograph |
| Gender | Man |
| Country of origin | Switzerland |
| Decade | 1950s |
| Movement | Manual winding |
| Caliber | Landeron 248 |
| Crystal | Original Plexiglass, flawless |
| Dial | Black with two subdials and tachymeter |
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| Diameter with crown | 38.5 mm |
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| Thickness | 12 mm |
| Strap width | 18 mm |
| Strap material | Genuine leather |
| Strap color | Brown |
| Closure/buckle | Type squirrel |
| Condition of the watch | Excellent, like new! |
| Case/Box | Yes, generic. |
| Documentation | Free Certificate of Authenticity available on request |
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|---|---|
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| Decade | 1950s |
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|---|---|
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|---|---|
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|---|---|
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| Brand | Lip |
|---|---|
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