1930s Zodiac Chronograph Landeron 47 Salmon Dial 34mm
Ref: 714 77
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original Zodiac box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with a well-suited brown suede strap. The watch is from Circa. 1930s and is sold in worn vintage condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition for its age, as you can see. Do keep in mind this watch is approaching 100 years old, therefore handling and using it with care is recommended and do not expect modern stands from this watch. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 1930s Zodiac Chronograph Landeron 47 Salmon Dial with a curvaceous 34mm brushed stainless steel round case made by Sandviken, this Swedish steel company has produced quality watch cases and other specialised equipment since 1862 and is still operating today. The curve of the case sits comfortably on your wrist thanks to the tapered lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 42mm and a case thickness of 11mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. Down the right side, we have the chrome-plated chronograph pushers and a large coin-edged crown in the centre, complete with a monopusher. The smooth bevel-edged bezel holds a domed mineral crystal above a dynamic rich toned Salmon bi-compax dial. An outer Telemeter scale in red ink surrounds a cream minute chapter ring, and Radium coated Roman numerals mark the hours; in the centre intersecting the registers, we have three further scales, including a Tachymetre. These scales were an important tool used in the military and other applications. At 3 o’clock, a 30-minute register, and at 9 o’clock, a small seconds register, each precisely marked, elegant, thermally blued leaf hands are complemented by a chronograph hand with teardrop counterweight. The Zodiac motif sits at 12 o’clock, and “Suisse” is printed at 6 o’clock, completing this striking vintage three-pusher chronograph. On the reverse, a snap-off case back, inside Landeron Calibre 47, 17 jewels beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour. This movement was the first cam-actuated chronograph introduced in 1937. The three pushers start, stop, and reset on the crown. The initial ebauche, or movement blank, was initially developed by Charles Hahn & Cie., which was a part of Ebauches SA. The chronograph components for this ebauche were provided by Dèpraz. It comes paired with an 18mm leather strap and pin buckle.
Personal Note
It's rare to see the incredible Landeron calibre 47 but it's even more rare to see this incredible movement in a beautifully preserved watch like this amazing Zodiac with its perfectly aged salmon dial. Coming in at 34mm it is no small watch on the wrist either, wearing beautifully and demanding its wrist presence. It's also insane to think this watch is from the Circa. 1930s and therefore is quickly approaching true "Antique" being over 100 years old! I would not hesitate to add this incredible example to your collection today, opportunities like this come up rarely!
The Brand
Zodiac was founded in 1882 by Ariste Calame. Their headquarters can be found in Locle, Switzerland. The name Zodiac was patented in 1908 when he started to manufacture wristwatches. In 1953, we saw the introduction of the Sea Wolf, one of the first commercial purpose-built dive watches. On October 1, 2001, Fossil Inc. purchased the worldwide rights to the Zodiac brand name for approximately $4.7 million.