Minerva Stainless Steel Art Deco 3 Register Chronograph, circa 1940's

FACTORY / HOUSE: Wittnauer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Chronograph / Two Register METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's / 50s' ...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Chronograph Suisse STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 32m...

Chronographe Suisse Incabloc – 1950s – Manual Wind – Waterproof Chronograph – Landeron 248 This Chronographe Suisse Incabloc is a genuinely rare and special find. Dating to the 1950s by serial number, it represents one of the earlier attempts at producing a waterproof chronograph, achieved through a patented case construction designed to protect the movement from moisture — an impressive technical feature for the era. At approximately 35mm, the case size is notably generous compared to many chronographs of its time, giving it excellent presence on the wrist while remaining true to mid‑century proportions. Key Details • Model: Chronographe Suisse Incabloc • Era: 1950s • Case Size: Approx. 35mm • Case Material: Stainless steel • Dial: Black gilt gloss • Hour Markers: Painted Arabic numerals • Hands: Matching gilt/painted hands • Crystal: Acrylic • Caseback: Signed • Movement: Landeron 248 manual wind chronograph with Incabloc shock protection • Strap: Generic leather strap • Water Resistance: Historically waterproof by design; not guaranteed today due to age Condition Report Case: Very good vintage condition with honest wear consistent with age. Dial: Excellent gilt gloss dial with strong colour, clear print and attractive patina. Hands: Original and well matched to the dial. Crystal: Clear acrylic with light age‑appropriate wear. Movement: Clean and operating correctly. Overall: A very strong and well‑preserved example of a rare 1950s chronograph...

Offered here is a rare chronograph wrist watch by Longines, manual wind mechanical movement 13ZN. Reference 3901, serial number 5,769,000, ca' 1930's. Invoiced on July 11th, 1940 to ...