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     Siegel245 New member Username: Siegel245 Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2011 Rating: N/A |
I have inherited a vintage watch (WW II era I think) from my father in law. This gold chronometer has mild flaws but runs well. I love the watch but standard web inquiries are fruitless, providing all sorts of silver watches. I would appreciate any information regarding the company and history. Thanks!  | ||
| Gatorcpa Intermediate Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 121 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Your watch looks like a chronograph from the 1950's. The name on the dial is probably a jewelery store that had the dials made. This was a common practice for the era. The movements in these are usually made by a company called Landeron. You can Google them up and see hundreds of similar chronographs. Many of these watches have solid 18K gold outer cases. If your has hallmarks (generally on the outside of the case), then it is gold. If not, then it is likely gold-plated or filled. I have to warn you that if yours is solid gold, the gold is very thin. Even the lugs are hollow on these to save on the gold. There is an inner, base metal case kept together by a dust cover. Despite being considered a "low cost" watch in their time, the Landeron movement are good timekeepers if kept in proper repair. If they break, it can get expensive to fix them. Hope this helps, gatorcpa | ||
| Siegel245 New member Username: Siegel245 Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2011 Rating: N/A |
That was extremely helpful and I will follow up with further investigation re:Landerdon. Thank you very much for the information! |