Vintage Chronographe Suisse Chronograph, Maxor. 18K Rose Gold Case. Landeron 52
Item History & Price
This auction is for a vintage chrononograph watch, probably made sometime in the 1950s. It was made by Chronographe Suisse and branded for Maxor. You can find a lot of Chronographe Suisse watches out there with obscure names on the dial from long-forgotten brands.
The case is 18K Rose Gold with a secondary dust cover. There are some wear marks and small dents, but the case numbers and hallmarks are visible.
The dimensions:35mm wide x 13.5mm thick.37mm with crown, 42.5mm Lug ...to Lug, 18mm Lug width
The movement is a Landeron 52, with 17 jewels. It winds easily and the chronograph works. The top pusher is for starting the chronograph timer. The bottom pusher both stops the timer and then resets it.
Condition is vintage pre-owned. I have owned this for two years, had it serviced after purchased. I have worn it just a couple of times, and the time has come to let it go.
I have just finished timing the power reserve, it ran for 44 1/2 hours. This is not a guarantee of the power reserve, just telling you my results.
The band is a 18mm nice, ribbed leather two piece by Hirsch.It will be shipped using USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box.
If you are interested in more information about the history of Chronographe Suisse, there is a good article by Monochrome from 2018:
Commonly used movements for Chronographe Suisse included the cam-operated Landeron Calibre 48 (over 3.5 million were produced), which featured a conventional two-button layout after the three-button Calibre 47. It was a bit peculiar as the pusher at 2 o’clock started the seconds, while the one at 4 o’clock both stopped and reset it. It was a hand-wound movement with 17 jewels, 18, 000vph (2.5Hz) and a 42-hour power reserve. Landeron goes back to 1873, but it wasn’t until 1924 that the company produced chronograph movements (and 1925 when it went by the name, Landeron).
Landeron, Venus and Valjoux were all popular movement manufacturers that many high-end brands utilized, and they helped establish Chronographe Suisse’s reputation as a quality yet affordable Swiss alternative to established brands.
On Sep-19-20 at 14:11:24 PDT, seller added the following information:Note: I do not offer International Shipping. USA only.
The case is 18K Rose Gold with a secondary dust cover. There are some wear marks and small dents, but the case numbers and hallmarks are visible.
The dimensions:35mm wide x 13.5mm thick.37mm with crown, 42.5mm Lug ...to Lug, 18mm Lug width
The movement is a Landeron 52, with 17 jewels. It winds easily and the chronograph works. The top pusher is for starting the chronograph timer. The bottom pusher both stops the timer and then resets it.
Condition is vintage pre-owned. I have owned this for two years, had it serviced after purchased. I have worn it just a couple of times, and the time has come to let it go.
I have just finished timing the power reserve, it ran for 44 1/2 hours. This is not a guarantee of the power reserve, just telling you my results.
The band is a 18mm nice, ribbed leather two piece by Hirsch.It will be shipped using USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box.
If you are interested in more information about the history of Chronographe Suisse, there is a good article by Monochrome from 2018:
Commonly used movements for Chronographe Suisse included the cam-operated Landeron Calibre 48 (over 3.5 million were produced), which featured a conventional two-button layout after the three-button Calibre 47. It was a bit peculiar as the pusher at 2 o’clock started the seconds, while the one at 4 o’clock both stopped and reset it. It was a hand-wound movement with 17 jewels, 18, 000vph (2.5Hz) and a 42-hour power reserve. Landeron goes back to 1873, but it wasn’t until 1924 that the company produced chronograph movements (and 1925 when it went by the name, Landeron).
Landeron, Venus and Valjoux were all popular movement manufacturers that many high-end brands utilized, and they helped establish Chronographe Suisse’s reputation as a quality yet affordable Swiss alternative to established brands.
On Sep-19-20 at 14:11:24 PDT, seller added the following information:Note: I do not offer International Shipping. USA only.
