Horological Meandering

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 ...  

thanks for sharing, keep them coming. --Sancerre

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 :)

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

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 ... 

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... 

... 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 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... 

... 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... 

I didn't get it, but I took some pictures of it. As an Argentinian you are, you may love it! ;) Best, Nicolas

... cuando podré saber de qué se trata?? Abrazos, Abel, desde unas intrigadas pampas!!

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...  

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

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...  

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... 

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...  

There is nothing to be considered without beauty! Best, Nicolas

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...  

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

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 ... ...  

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...  

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