Morgan vintage chronograph wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1950s
This vintage Swiss-made chronograph wristwatch by Morgan features a manual-wind mechanical movement with 17 jewels, attributed to the Valjoux maker. Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with a screw-down case back, the watch includes a bi-directional black rotating bezel with numeric indicators.
The champagne-colored dial displays a natural patina, accented by gold-colored Arabic numerals, matching hands, and two sub-registers for timing intervals. A central gold-colored chronograph seconds hand is present, and the dial bears the text "Antimagnetic 17 Jewels" in red. The watch is fitted with a black NATO-style fabric strap with a 20mm lug width. According to the auction report, the movement was recently serviced, and the watch is in working condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1950s
- Type
- Chronograph
- Bezel
- Black rotating
- Maker
- Morgan
- Dial text
- Antimagnetic 17 Jewels
- Case diameter
- 38mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Movement maker
- Valjoux
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Morgan
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a 38mm stainless steel case featuring clean, chamfered edges and a screw-down case back. A distinctive feature is the black, multi-directional rotating bezel, which is marked with numeric intervals. The watch is equipped with round-style pushers to operate the chronograph functions. The dial is finished in a champagne tone, showing a natural patina accumulated over time. It features gold-colored Arabic numerals and matching hands. Two sub-registers are positioned for timing functions, complemented by a gold-colored central chronograph seconds hand. Printed on the dial in red is the inscription "Antimagnetic 17 Jewels."
- Visible features
- • Champagne dial with light patina and two sub-registers • Black bi-directional rotating bezel • Round chronograph pushers • Stainless steel case with screw-down back
- Provenance and Condition
- The object is identified as a Swiss-made vintage chronograph wristwatch from approximately the 1950s. The strap is a modern addition, specifically a black NATO-style fabric strap with a lug width of 20mm. The auction description reports that both the case and the dial are in good condition relative to the age of the item. All information regarding the object, including its technical specifications and servicing status, is attributed to the seller’s catalog, with no independent assessment provided by the current source.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement attributed to Valjoux, a noted manufacturer of chronograph movements during the mid-20th century. The movement is described by the source as being capable of precise operation. The auction description reports that the watch has recently undergone a complete technical service to ensure functional health. It is currently in a working state, consistent with its vintage era.
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: No independent verification of movement caliber or authenticity
- Research required: Evaluation based solely on seller provided data