Year/Make/Model: 1960's Spatium Chronograph
Reference: N/A
Case size (excluding crown): 37.0mm
Case material: Gold plated 10 microns
Movement: Manual 17 jewel Landeron 248
Bands: Brown genuine lizard calf bands, 17.5mm
Designed for medical professionals, the pulsation bezel allowed for instant heart rate measurements. All major brands, at one time or another, created pulsation bezel chronographs, from Heuer to Patek Philippe. A very well-researched and written article on these watches can be found here:
https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/08/history-pulsations-pulsometer-chronograph-watch.html
This 1960's Spatium chronograph has clearly been cared for over the decades. The 10 micron gold plate has minor scuffs in only a few places, overall it looks great. The dial is truly breathtaking; the pale silver field is pristine, red gold indices match the elongated gold hands. All dial print is perfectly preserved and clearly legible beneath the acrylic crystal. Press the 2 o'clock pusher and the chronograph second hand instantly begins moving. Press the 4 o'clock pusher once and it stops; press it again and it snaps back to 12, as it should.
The hand-wound Landeron 248 was originally produced from 1937 until 1970 and was used in watches from brands like Heuer-Leonidas, Nivada Grenchen, and Wittnauer. It’s a cam-actuated chronograph, which means that the pushers feel a bit more responsive than those on a column-wheel movement. The stainless steel caseback is in very good condition with light age wear. The crown has ample grip and it winds and sets effortlessly. The Spatium comes on new-old stock genuine lizard calf leather bands in a deep oaken hue that accents the case nicely.
This chronograph would make a wonderful, meaningful gift for the doctor or medical professional in your life!
Please note that all mechanical watches, including automatics, require occasional winding in order to function properly. The watch will be well packaged and shipped out within one business day and tracking information is always included. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask prior to purchase and I'll reply promptly. Thank you for looking and have a great day!