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Chronographe Suisse

1965 Chronograph Suisse D'Origine

1965 Chronograph Suisse D'Origine

Regular price £799.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £799.00 GBP
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The 1965 Chronograph Suisse D’Origine is a classic example of the affordable Swiss chronographs that became hugely popular during the 1960s. Typically produced for export and often sold as souvenirs, these watches combined attractive styling with reliable outsourced movements. The case features elegant proportions with uniquely shaped lugs that give it a distinctive vintage presence, while the overall design captures the charm of mid century chronograph watchmaking.

The silver dial is clean and well balanced, offering excellent legibility with its twin sub register layout and applied details. The design is both sporty and refined, reflecting what many collectors consider the golden era of manual wind chronographs. Fitted on a leather strap, the watch maintains its classic aesthetic and wears comfortably, enhancing its appeal as a versatile vintage piece.

Inside, the watch is powered by the Landeron 248 manual wind chronograph movement, one of the most widely used and reliable calibres of the era. Known for its robust cam operated design and dependable performance, it was a staple of many Swiss chronographs during the 1960s. Its presence in this watch firmly places it within the golden age of mechanical chronograph production, adding both authenticity and collector appeal.

Details

Make: Chronograph Suisse

Model: Chronograph

Reference: N/A

Calibre: Landeron 248

Year: Circa 1965

Case Size: 35mm

Max Wrist Size: N/A

Box and Papers: None

Extra Details: None

Condition

External

Very Good

We categorise the external condition of our vintage watches under the below conditions:

Mint - The watch could pass as brand new.

Near Mint - Very minimal signs of wear on the watch.

Very Good - Some noticeable signs of wear on the watch.

Fair - The watch is showing its age, lots of visible wear and tear.

Acceptable - The minimum level we will sell a watch at, It shows many marks and dinks but taking into account the age it is acceptable.

These conditions are of course our opinion and by including high quality photos of the watch from every angle you can come to your own assessment of what condition the watch is in.

Internal

Every single watch we sell will be fully functional internally. Of course the timekeeping of each watch will vary, but unless otherwise stated all of them will be within an accepted tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. 

Delivery & Returns

All of our UK orders are sent through Royal Mails next day before 1pm delivery service. Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same day.

International orders will be sent using an express service but delivery times will vary. On average delivery will take between 7-14 days.

If for whatever reason you are not 100% satisfied, you can return the watch to us no questions asked and hassle free up to 14 days after.

Warranty

All watches are checked in-house and serviced/repaired when necessary. Every watch we sell comes with a 3 month warranty as standard.

**Warranty includes mechanical issues only and not accidental such as water or fall damage. Any issue that is included in the warranty will be repaired by us and then returned to the buyer completely free of charge**

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  • Full Transparency

    All watches are described accurately and honestly. Photos are of the actual watch and all angles are covered. All watches run to within an accepted tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day.

  • Free and Fast Delivery

    Orders will be delivered safely and securely the next working day for free. Orders placed before 2pm will be dispatched on the same day. 

  • 14 Day Returns and 3 Months Warranty

    Return your order to us, no questions asked and hassle free. Each watch is checked in-house and serviced/repaired when necessary so all come with 3 months warranty as standard.

  • Great Service

    Rated excellent on Trustpilot with 5 star reviews only. Over 600 independent reviews when operating as an eBay seller with 100% feedback score.

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  • Aaron H

    "I could not be happier! I've wanted this watch for a long time, and this is a superb example! Described accurately, packed well and shipped fast, what more could you ask for? I will be back to buy more high end watches from Timepiece Vintage."

  • Matt B

    "Great Omega watch. Super quick delivery and very well and professionally packaged. Dan was very helpful throughout I would highly recommend Timepiece vintage to anyone thinking of buying a vintage watch. 5 stars all the way!"

  • Sarah P

    "Watch arrived next day, perfectly packaged. The watch itself is exactly as described if not better. Excellent service and very happy with the purchase, thank you and I look forward to buying another watch in the future!"

  • James S

    "Very happy with my purchase, the watch is in immaculate condition. It’s in perfect working order and is an amazing addition to my watch family. Very quick delivery service, was delivered before time shown Will definitely be using them again."

  • David D

    "I am really impressed, and somewhat surprised, by the high level of service. All aspects of the purchase were of the highest quality. Everything from the order being placed to the time I opened the package, which by the way was also of the highest quality."

  • Katie G

    "Fantastic company. My offer was accepted and the watch arrived the following morning, superbly packaged and in excellent condition as described. Dan was a pleasure to deal with I have no hesitation in recommending or buying again."

  • Adam P

    "Top sale. First Tag in my collection. Always a bit skeptical when buying online, but item was arguably in better condition than described. Dan was first rate and honest. Definitely recommend and would purchase again. Made up throughout."

  • Dan R

    "This is a magnificent watch. Arrived with speed in perfect condition keeps perfect time and looks great on the wrist. A good reliable source for vintage watches I would have no qualms in buying from them again, Highly recommended!"

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