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A beautifully preserved so-called trench watch, despite predating the First World War. The date letter dates this exceptional silver timepiece to 1910, it was imported through Chester to England.
What makes it particularly special is its François Borgel case, a highly desirable feature for collectors. Remarkably, the watch remains entirely original, right down to the celluloid crystal (hence the yellow hue) and strap buckle.
A rare opportunity to own a wearable piece of pre-great wars horological history, presented in excellent condition. The enamel dial is almost spotless, making this an especially attractive example.
🟢 450 CHF

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(swipe through the photos to read the descriptions) : superbe cabriolet la seule connue avec cette configuration et ce bracelet gay frères neuf de stock
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Au début des années 1930, la protection du verre de montre contre les chocs a suscité une véritable émulation technique : la Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (brevet Chauvot, mars 1931), la Cartier Tank Basculante (brevet de juillet 1932) ou encore la Hamilton Otis. Dans ce paysage Art déco s’inscrit un modèle rare et singulier, historiquement nommé « Ideo » puis plus tardivement popularisé sous le nom de « Cabriolet ». Son principe repose sur un boîtier rectangulaire interne monté sur pivot vertical, qui se libère grâce à un ergot d’accroche caractéristique en forme de T situé à six heures pour basculer à 180° et protéger le cadran.

Longtemps, les sources commerciales et certains ouvrages (notamment ceux de Pietro Giuliano Sala) ont relayé une date de lancement précoce, entre 1927 et 1929, sous la houlette de Perret & Berthoud SA (Universal Watch Co.). Ces sources prétendaient en faire « la première montre réversible au monde », faisant écho au brevet d’horloge réversible déposé dès 1914 par Louis van Bemmel.
Cependant, une analyse critique des composants matériels et des registres de propriété industrielle vient contredire formellement cette datation des années 1920 :* Le brevet de boîte : Le brevet de ce boîtier réversible n’a pas été déposé par Universal, mais par le célèbre fabricant de boîtes C.R. Spillmann & Cie (La Chaux-de-Fonds) en novembre 1933, avec une publication en décembre 1934 (Brevet N° 171430).
* Les matériaux et l’antichoc : L’utilisation de l’acier inoxydable Staybrite (pour ce boîtier galbé mesurant 42,5 x 24 mm) ainsi que l’intégration du système antichoc Parashock sur les ébauches mécaniques (calibre UG 18U / base FEF 130) sont des innovations qui ne se sont généralisées que dans les années 1930.
* L’échec commercial initial : La production d’époque est restée confidentielle et de courte durée, un arrêt souvent attribué à des faiblesses techniques (notamment des tensions de ressorts inadaptées au mécanisme de bascule), avant d’être totalement éclipsée par le succès retentissant de la Reverso.

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A rather unusual watch featuring an up-and-down power reserve indicator. The use of the AS 1382N automatic calibre is intriguing in itself, but equally distinctive are the unusual shapes of the lumed dial indexes, the polygonal crown and, most notably, the exceptionally rare ‘cat-ear’ lugs, which lend the watch a decidedly feline touch. 🐱
🟢 300 CHF

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The release of the new book by @collection.personnelle is the perfect occasion to celebrate vintage Rolex! 😅
All the watches pictured here date from the 1920s to the 1940s, and two of them are also featured in the book, where they have been beautifully captured through the lens of the amazing @henryleutwyler! 😍

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A very attractive, anonymous, and relatively large chronograph for its time (ca. 38mm), powered by a highly robust Valjoux 22 movement, dating from 1946. The entire case is made of stainless steel. Particularly spectacular is the exceptionally well-preserved ‘bulls-eye’ dial, featuring various shades of grey with white printing. The silvery-white hands stand out in strong contrast against the dial, allowing the time to be read reliably.

The watch appears to have been awarded as a prize at a Solothurn gymnastics festival, which took place in Grenchen in 1946. Such engravings are extremely interesting historical witnesses to social history: they tell not only the story of a watch, but also provide insight into social events, club culture, and the importance of sport during that era.
🟢 1700 CHF

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It reminds me of the summer season just ended 🌊 🚤

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All time grail , 18k doctor's watch , caliber 136 🪙🧑🏼‍⚕️🩺🏥

#doctorwatch #patekphilippe #zenith #vinagezenith #chronograph

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Admittedly, the Longines ‘6 tacche’ models are less rare than their ‘3 tacche’ counterparts. However, add an almost perfectly matching ladies’ version, with the same stepped case design, identical dial configuration, near identical hands and even remarkably similar patina, and the rarity equation is turned completely on its head.
Ladies’ versions are considerably rarer than their male counterparts, and, as this example demonstrates, the quality of manufacture is every bit as high. Finding two such closely matched watches from the 1930s is exceptionally difficult, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a true period his-and-hers set.
It took years to find the matching watch and complete this pair. For that reason, the two watches will only be sold together.
🟢 1300 CHF (for both watches together!)

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nonJaegerLeCoultre Something quite uncommon on theWoodenbeam: #Chronograph x T.W.O - #ExcelsiorPark and #Minerva ⏱️🤍🪵 you who know me, knows that I am not a chronograph guy...😅

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One of the rarest watch I ever found, The original Max Bill from Junghans ! Straight from 1962 !

The pinnacle of the bauhaus movement, designed by the legendary designer Max Bill.

Really high end specs for the 60’s, all steel case, in house j83 junghans chronometer movement with Swan Neck régulation and a ton of rubis.

#junghansmaxbill #maxbill #bauhaus #watches #rare

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nonJaegerLeCoultre: #Longines #Greenlander part of the #dirtydozen 🪖🖤🪵
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#watchaddict #VintageWatchfam theWoodenbeam

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nonJaegerLeCoultre: the #MIMO #BigDate #nos 📆💖🪵
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#girardperregaux #VintageWatchfam

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