ARSA Vintage Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1940
This vintage ARSA chronograph wristwatch dates to circa 1940 according to the listing and features a manual-wind movement, attributed by the seller to a Valjoux 22 caliber.
The listing records a case diameter of 35 mm. Visible features include a gold-toned case with rectangular pushers, a fluted winding crown, and a two-register dial. The dial displays Arabic numerals, an outer tachymeter scale, a running seconds register at 9 o'clock, and a 45-minute register at 3 o'clock. The seller notes that a new replacement strap has been fitted.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- ARSA
- Case diameter
- 35 mm
- Movement type
- Manual wind
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- ARSA
- Stated movement caliber
- Valjoux 22
- Stated production period
- 1940
Design
- Visible features
- • Two-register dial layout with continuous small seconds at 9 o'clock and a 45-minute counter at 3 o'clock • Dial features outer tachymeter and minute track scales with printed Arabic numerals • Gold-toned case with rectangular chronograph pushers and green oxidation visible on the fluted crown • Black textured strap attached to the lugs
- Dial and External Features
- The timepiece exhibits a two-register chronograph dial configuration with continuous small seconds at 9 o'clock and a 45-minute counter at 3 o'clock. The dial layout includes printed Arabic numerals, an inner minute track, and an outer tachymeter scale. A gold-toned case houses the dial and is fitted with rectangular chronograph pushers alongside a fluted winding crown showing visible green oxidation. The watch is presented on an attached black textured strap.
- Documentation and Verification Limits
- Internal components are not shown in the single listing photograph, leaving the reported Valjoux 22 caliber unverified by direct internal visual inspection. The case metal alloy or plating specification is likewise not documented in the listing text. The circa 1940 attribution is based solely on the listing description ('Année 1940') and is not corroborated by case or movement serial numbers in the source text. The listing explicitly notes the absence of original presentation box or documentation ('Sans écrin et sans documents').
- Reported Specifications and Movement Attribution
- The seller titles the listing 'Vintage chrono ARSA WATCH Handaufzug VALJOUX 22' and records a stated production date of 'Année 1940'. The movement type is listed as mechanical manual-wind ('Mécanique' / 'Handaufzug'), and the seller reports that it runs ('La montre fonctionne'). The listing specifies a case diameter of 35 mm ('Diamètre : 35mm'). Additionally, the seller notes a new band ('Bracelet neuf') and indicates that the piece is offered without box or papers ('Sans écrin et sans documents').
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not visible in the photo; the stated Valjoux 22 caliber is unverified from direct internal inspection
- Research required: Case metal composition is not specified by the seller