Dodane Type 21 Chronographe Flyback, ref. 248848
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1955
This Dodane Type 21 military chronograph, reference 248848, is dated to 1955 according to the source. It is powered by a manual-wind Valjoux 222 caliber featuring flyback functionality and a 30-minute counter.
The unpolished three-piece stainless steel case measures 37 mm across (40 mm including crown and pushers) by 44 mm lug to lug. The matte black dial features two subsidiary registers, patinated Arabic numerals, and central hands originally painted with luminescent material, alongside dial inscriptions for 'DODANE' and '17 RUBIS INCABLOC'. The case is fitted with a bidirectional rotating steel bezel calibrated for 60 minutes and a screw-down caseback reported to bear three stars for CETEHOR Besançon quality certification.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Flyback chronograph wristwatch
- Reference
- 248848
- Dimensions
- 37 mm x 44 mm
- Place recorded
- France
- Caseback marking
- Three stars (CETEHOR Besançon)
- Movement caliber
- Valjoux 222
- Maker / attribution
- Dodane
- Year of manufacture
- 1955
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with subsidiary seconds counter at 9 o'clock and 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. • Patinated yellowish Arabic numerals and central hands with luminous inserts. • Dial marked 'DODANE' below 12 o'clock and '17 RUBIS INCABLOC' above 6 o'clock. • Bidirectional rotating steel bezel engraved with countdown/hour-minute numerals and a triangular marker at 12. • Two round pump pushers and a fluted winding crown situated on the right side of the stainless steel case.
- Dial and External Features
- The watch features a matte black dial with two sub-dials: a running seconds register at 9 o'clock and a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock. The Arabic numeral hour markers and central hands show patinated luminescence. Dial markings include 'DODANE' situated beneath 12 o'clock and '17 RUBIS INCABLOC' above 6 o'clock. The stainless steel case features a bidirectional rotating steel bezel calibrated with a 60-minute scale and a triangular marker at 12 o'clock. Controls on the right side of the case comprise two round pump pushers flanking a fluted winding crown. The watch is fitted with a plexiglass crystal and mounted on a black strap.
- Case Construction and Movement Details
- According to the dealer description, the three-piece stainless steel case measures 37 mm across (40 mm including the crown and pushers) by 44 mm across the lugs, and is stated to be unpolished. The screw-down caseback is described as engraved with three stars denoting a CETEHOR Besançon quality certification, though the caseback is not visible in the provided photograph. The seller states the watch is powered by a manual-wind Valjoux 222 caliber offering a flyback ('retour en vol') chronograph mechanism and a 30-minute counter. Because only the front view is pictured, internal movement markings and mechanical characteristics cannot be independently confirmed.
- Listing Documentation and Observations
- The seller lists the piece under reference 248848 and attributes it to the year 1955. The source listing provides contradictory information regarding delivery contents, stating 'Montre uniquement' (watch only) in the primary specifications list while noting 'Écrin Facture et Garantie de 2 ans' in a secondary summary section. The listing further notes that the watch is not water-resistant ('Non étanche') and features a pin buckle ('Boucle ardillon'). Specific military serial numbers, issue engravings, or 'Fin de Garantie' (FG) service dates are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Reference
- 248848
- 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 Valjoux 222 caliber and the three-star CETEHOR engraving on the caseback are described in the listing text but not visible in the front photograph.
- Research required: The seller description has conflicting notes regarding delivery contents, listing 'Montre uniquement' in one section and 'Écrin Facture et Garantie' in another.