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CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE 2 Register Monopusher Chronograph Flexible Lugs (c. 1930s)
CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE 2 Register Monopusher Chronograph Flexible Lugs (c. 1930s)
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Manufacturer - Chronographe Suisse
Year - c. late 1930s
Reference / Calibre - Column Wheel Manual Wind
Material Stainless Steel - 37.5 mm not including crown
Lug Width - 18 mm
Unique and rarely seen "flexible" lugs with fixed bars
Original two tone dial showing nice and subtle signs of even age - this early and complex example is remarkable in its handling of light - take a look at the final two images - depending on the angle from which the light is sourced, the light areas can be revealed as dark, and vice versa - it's really something special, and typical of the "busy" Chrono dials from the 1930s
Blue steel baton hands with 2 register chronograph
Monopusher Chrono button starts, stops and resets the chronograph
Brand new handmade open ended Horse leather whiskey tanned strap
Service history unknown - however the watch is in full working order and keeping time
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