Chronographe Suisse Cal. Landeron 248 JUMBO Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950-1959
This vintage men's wristwatch is catalogued by the source as a Chronographe Suisse 'JUMBO' model dating to between 1950 and 1959, reported to house a Landeron 248 movement.
The yellow-tone case features round pushers and a fluted winding crown, housing a light-coloured dial marked 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'. The multi-scale dial displays dual subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, an outer red telemeter scale, a central blue spiral scale, and applied hour markers.
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
- Period
- 1950-1959
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Title and Model
- Chronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO
- Maker / attribution
- Chronographe Suisse
Design
- Visible features
- • Light-coloured dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock • Outer red telemeter scale and central blue spiral scale • Yellow-tone metal case with twin pushers and a fluted crown • Dial inscriptions include 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE' • Fitted with a black strap featuring red contrast stitching
- Dial Display and Scale Layout
- The watch features a light-coloured dial fitted with two subsidiary registers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock. Its multi-scale layout includes an outer red telemeter scale along the edge and a central blue spiral scale. The dial displays uppercase inscriptions including 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'.
- Mechanism and Provenance Limitations
- The auction title catalogues the watch as 'Chronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO'. Because internal mechanism imagery is not present in the supplied record, the Landeron 248 caliber identification and its internal operational state are strictly source-reported. The period is catalogued as '1950-1959' for men, and the lot realized a hammer price of €445 under lot number 95165388. Reference numbers, movement serial numbers, and ownership history are not recorded in this source.
- External Housing and Strap Configuration
- Visual observation documents a yellow-tone metal case equipped with twin pushers and a fluted winding crown. The specific metal alloy and composition are not recorded in the source text or visible markings. The watch is fitted with a black strap featuring red contrast stitching. The source text does not record whether the strap is original or a modern replacement.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 95165388
- 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: The Landeron 248 movement caliber is reported by the source title but the internal mechanism is not visible in the photograph
- Research required: Case metal composition is not specified in the supplied text