Eloga Up-Down Two-Pusher Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1950s
This mid-century manual-wind chronograph wristwatch by Eloga features an up-down vertical bi-compax layout. The ecru dial displays a 45-minute chronograph subdial at 12 o'clock and continuous seconds at 6 o'clock, bordered by Arabic numerals, luminous syringe hands, and peripheral tachymeter and telemeter scales.
Encased in stainless steel with two round pushers flanking a winding crown, the case measures 35.6 mm in width and 45 mm lug-to-lug. According to the seller, the caseback is inscribed Antimagnetic and Incabloc, and the watch is driven by a 17-jewel Venus 170 mechanical movement.
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
- Jewels
- 17 jewels
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Winding
- Manual
- Case Width
- 35.6 mm
- Lug Height
- 45 mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Calibre
- Venus 170
- Maker / attribution
- Eloga
Design
- Visible features
- • Ecru dial with vertically arranged subdials at 12 and 6 o'clock. • Luminous syringe-style hour and minute hands accompanied by bold Arabic hour markers. • Outer telemeter and tachymeter scales bordering the dial perimeter. • Two round pump chronograph pushers flanking the ridged winding crown. • Fitted with a brown leather or textile pass-through strap.
- Case Construction
- The watch is encased in stainless steel, measuring 35.6 mm in width and 45 mm in lug height. It utilizes two round pushers for chronograph operation. The seller states that the caseback features inscriptions regarding 'Antimagnetic' and 'Incabloc' specifications. These markings are not visible in the provided photographic evidence.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The timepiece features an ecru-toned dial with a vertical bi-compax layout. It includes a 45-minute chronograph register positioned at 12 o'clock and a continuous running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The dial displays Arabic hour markers and syringe-style hands described as having lume. The outer perimeter of the dial features telemeter and tachymeter scales, protected by a Plexiglass crystal.
- Movement and Specifications
- The watch is described as containing a 17-jewel manual-wind Venus 170 mechanical movement. The technical documentation provided by the seller lists a power reserve of 40 hours. These technical details regarding the movement and power reserve rely on seller documentation and cannot be verified through visual inspection of the watch exterior.
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: The internal movement and caseback inscriptions are reported by the source seller and not directly visible in the single wrist-shot photograph.
- Research required: The seller table lists the dial color as white, while text and visual appearance describe an ecru tone.