Today's offering showcases a cool and classic original telemeter scale chronograph. The black dial and chrome and steel case give the watch a great let's get down to business look.
The dial has a telemeter scale for easily calculating the distance of phenomena that can be both seen and heard, such as munitions blasts and thunderclaps.
Powering the watch is a Landeron movement. For those unfamiliar with vintage chronographs, due to their complexity, in vintage times most brands, including firms like Rolex, Breitling, and Heuer, did not fully manufacture their own movements but rather purchased them from companies who specialized in making the mechanisms.
Landeron was one of the well-known chronograph movement makers of the period. Their movements are best known for powering some of Heuer's and Baume et Mercier's chronographs, as well as watches from Gallet.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Brand: Made for Dorex (the movement and case appear to be made by Monarch and Seeland Watch Co. respectively.)Country of origin: SwitzerlandYear built: c. 1940'sCase material: Chrome top with steel backCase markings (inside): Seeland Watch Co., Switzerland, Stainless Steel BackCase condition: Honest original condition with some plating wear to the chromeDimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown) by 42.5mm longDial: Black , signed Dorex, Arabic markers, outer minute/second track, guilloche subsidiary dials for the second and 30 minute registers, original, excellent condition with fadingHands: OriginalMovement type: Signed Monarch Watch Co., Landeron 48 based, manually wound, rhodium plated, 17 rubies, monometallic balance, index regulatorMovement markings: Monarch Watch Co., Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, SwissBand: Teju lizard, fully stitched, paddedBand condition: Brand new and unwornWidth between lugs: 17mmCrystal type: Acrylic, excellent conditionWarranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of AuthenticityReturns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee