Silvana Chronograph Reference 13002
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1940
This manual-winding gentleman's chronograph wristwatch by Silvana is documented by the catalog as reference 13002 and dated to circa 1940. It features a stainless steel case measuring 39.2 by 32 mm with a snap-on case back and two pushers on the case band.
The champagne-toned dial displays Arabic numerals at 2, 4, 8, and 10 interspersed with dot markers, along with two vertically arranged auxiliary dials at 12 and 6 o'clock. According to the auction listing, the movement is a 17-jewel manual-wind caliber 12''' 1/2 based on the Venus 170.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Caliber
- 12''' 1/2 (based on Venus 170), 17 jewels
- Reference
- 13002
- Dimensions
- 39.2 x 32 mm
- Case Number
- 576 961
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Silvana
Design
- Visible features
- • Vertically arranged dual sub-dials positioned at 12 and 6 o'clock on a champagne-toned dial • Fitted to a textured tan leather strap with stitched edges • Two pushers and a fluted winding crown situated on the right side of the stainless steel case
- Identity and Case Construction
- Documented as Silvana reference 13002, this manual-winding gentleman's wristwatch is assigned case number 576 961 and dated to circa 1940 by the catalog. The case is constructed from stainless steel with a vertical "tonneau" shape and a snap-on case back. The catalog records dimensions of 39.2 by 32 mm, a bezel diameter of 32 mm, and an approximate total weight of 34.9 grams. Direct observation notes two pushers and a fluted winding crown situated along the right side of the case.
- Reported Mechanism and Catalog Conditions
- According to the auction listing, the movement is an unnumbered 17-jewel caliber 12''' 1/2 based on the Venus 170 by Berret & Schmitz of Moutier. It is reported to feature a 1/8-second chronograph activated by two round push-pieces on the case band and a half-instantaneous 30-minute counter. Movement and inner case back photographs are not present in the source, leaving internal parts and finishing unverified. The catalog marks the movement with an overhaul recommendation at the buyer's expense and explicitly disclaims guarantees regarding movement function, precision, water resistance, or mechanical completeness.
- Dial Configuration and Observed Inconsistencies
- The watch features a champagne-colored dial marked with suspended Arabic numerals at 2, 4, 8, and 10 interspersed with dots, with the dial bearing a Silvana signature. The catalog describes the hands as original. An internal inconsistency exists in the catalog description: the text lists subsidiary seconds at 9 o'clock and a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, whereas visible observation confirms dual auxiliary dials arranged vertically at 12 and 6 o'clock on the champagne-toned dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 13002
- Serial number
- 576 961
- 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 auction text contains an internal inconsistency, describing subsidiary dials at 9 and 3 o'clock while the photograph clearly demonstrates a vertical 12 and 6 o'clock layout typical of the Venus 170
- Research required: Internal movement condition is unverified visually as case back interior or movement images are not provided
- Research required: Auctioneer explicitly disclaims guarantees regarding timekeeping accuracy, water resistance, and completeness of parts