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I am thnking about thr criterias I should stick on, when it comes to Vintage Chronos.
I already have some, as you know.
But this theme is luch wider than Vintage Subs!
So, I don't want to dive too deep in these troubled waters, I just want to focus on let's say 8 to 10 of them.
The movement will be important, as well as the dialo and the case.
The case: Minimum 37 mmn except if I fall on a superb Monopusher ( in this case 35, not less )
The movement should be a noble one, I already havze a lot of Valjoux 72, 22, 7733 and so on.
The dial should immediately speak to me.
I will only make an exception about hte movement for a Breguet Type XX, if I find a superb one. If not, I pass.
How exciting!
Un fuerte abrazo, Amigo mio... Aaah, I found something which will certainly interest you...
Nicolas
These Vintage Chronographs are just breathtaking.
I saw several very exciting examples, these last months. Among them, this Tissot, which I believe to house a Lemania 15 TL. Big case ( 38 mm ), superb dial, and excellent movement. What else can you ask? A screw in case back, maybe? Or better, an officer ...
Ah, the old times.
That's a beautiful watch, no doubt. Love everything about it, size, case, pushers, movement, and the VERY nice colorful dial. Viva lo retro! :) Un abrazo Vte :)
Wait a minute... Just thinking. For the price of a Patek 5170, I can get
A superb collectionh of Vintage Chronos... From the best brands: Omega 33.3, LOngines 13 ZN AND 30 CH, Minerva Big Size, Lemania.... Hmmm, let me think about it... ;) Best, Nicolas
Very nice watch !
Beautiful dial. Beautiful movement. Beautiful hands. These chronographs of 40's or 50's were very delicious ! You regret that Tissot doesn't make great watches nowadays. It is the same thing with Longines by example. Because the low level of these brands ...
A beautiful watch......
hard not to like that one. Wonderful dial and movement, and maybe the perfect size. Tissot has lost much of its luster over the years, but watches such as this show what it was capable of many years ago. Looking forward to seeing other vintage chronograph...
Fantastic Tissot Chrono amigo Nicolas!...
... I´m already contaminated by the "chrono malady" since some time ago! I love old chronos, and lacking the funds to start a good sub collection of high end brands examples, I begun some years ago to gather a few nice less known brands which sported fant...
I am thnking about thr criterias I should stick on, when it comes to Vintage Chronos.
I already have some, as you know. But this theme is luch wider than Vintage Subs! So, I don't want to dive too deep in these troubled waters, I just want to focus on let's say 8 to 10 of them. The movement will be important, as well as the dialo and the c...
Thank you for your comments Nicolas...
... you have been giving me some intriguing hints (pistas?) about some new findings of yours. I´m really intrigued! And excited to know more... please don´t be so cruel with a friend... just show it!! Look forward to learn what you found!! Un abrazo amigo...
Well, I have been hunting the watch I mentionned for years.
I didn't get it, but I took some pictures of it. As an Argentinian you are, you may love it! ;) Best, Nicolas
Piedad! Piedad! Ten piedad de un pobre mortal!!...
... cuando podré saber de qué se trata?? Abrazos, Abel, desde unas intrigadas pampas!!
Universal Geneve
Yes. Vintage Chronos have a unique charm. You should take a look at the Universal Geneve Compax range, esp the Tri Compax with has a Moonphase, Date, Month complication! Here's mine. A very nice Rose Gold Universal Geneve in 37mm. The oversized vintage ch...
Very nice, MervC. A lot of charm.
U.G is a brand to consider, of course, and I am studying it.... Then I will decide which one I will hunt. ;) Thanks for your input! Best, Nicolas
How about a nice 40s Zenith?
Along with some 1940s half dollar coins... I sometimes wonder about who first bought it, and the chain of caretakers this watch has had up until now. Those three minute marks are perfect for grilling a nice thick steak. I think there was some other reason...
I missed a superb Serbian Army with a dial which turned to khaki brown.
THe only problem with Zenith is that the manual movement Chrono is necessarily outsourced....Bjut there are some cool ones, as the one I missed. Tell me, did Zenith use some Excelsior Park movements for their chronos? I love the Excelsior Park movement! B...
Movement appears to be a Martel 156
I haven't opened up the watch, but here is a movement picture from the previous owner: After looking at my pictures of this watch, had to wind it up and put it one the wrist this morning. For me, the movement maker is not the most important thing - rather...
Not bad! Your criterias are fundamental, too.
There is nothing to be considered without beauty! Best, Nicolas
Another Tissot
Bought for a song about 10 years ago. I think the price reflected the low level of respect to which the brand had sunk. Don't know what the movement is. The last watchmaker who serviced it didn't recognise it, thought it might be in-house. I doubt it, but...
Very nice, Steve. I will see the owner of this Chrono and will ask him to open the
Case back. The case of yours is close to the one I posted. He has another one I will try to take in picture,which seems to belong to a later production. Very nice! All the best. Nicolas
Cross-contamination
A diversion for you, Nicolas The face The pushers And the movement And if you think the watch is in the way of the comics, here\'s the whole page ... ...
A sweet contamination !
It is a VERY nice Tissot Chronograph wearing many details you mentioned that make these older chronographs highly appealing without to speak about its superb condition These are very rewarding to own and wear combining strong vintage flavors based on case...
This Lemania is another very nice example, for sure.
Congratulations, Laurent. The volumes of this Chrono are sublime, the dial is eye catching, and, cherry on the cake, an appealing movement. I envy you! Best, Nicolas