Today's offering showcases this classic original full-featured chronograph.
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 and a tachometer ring that measures the speed of objects, done especially for aviation and auto racing uses.
Powering the watch is a Venus 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 manufacture their own movements but rather purchased them from companies who specialized in making them.
Venus was one of the well-known chronograph movement makers of the period. Their movements are best known for powering many Breitlings from the eras, as well as watches from Gallet.
The distinctive silver linen dial is original and mint.
Our watchmaker has cleaned and oiled the movement.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Brand: Leuba
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1960's
Case material: Chrome top with steel back
Case markings (outside): Stainless Steel Back, 4026 24254
Case condition: Honest original condition with some plating wear to the chrome
Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown) by 42.5mm long
Dial: Siler linen, signed Leuba, gold Arabic and dart markers, outer minute/second track, guilloche subsidiary dials for the second and 30 minute registers, original, mint condition
Hands: Original, luminous gold dauphines
Movement type: Venus 188, manually wound, cam and carrying arm, rhodium plated, 17 rubies, monometallic balance, shock absorber, index regulator, Breguet balance spring
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
Width between lugs: 17mm
Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled.
Warranty: 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 Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee