Bessa - Aviation Chronograph - Ohne mindestpreis - Herren - 1950-1959

Swiss Vintage Bessa Aviation Chronograph – Valjoux Mechanical – Jumbo 38 mm – Black Dial with Golden Sub-Dials

A charismatic vintage Swiss Bessa Aviation Chronograph, presented in a large 38 mm jumbo chromed case with a strong tool-watch personality. The black dial with contrasting golden sub-dials gives this piece a beautiful military/aviation-inspired appearance, enhanced by the aged luminous Arabic numerals, rotating numbered bezel and classic chronograph layout. A very attractive vintage chronograph with authentic patina and mechanical Swiss character.

Technical Details

Brand: Bessa Watch
Model: Aviation Chronograph
Origin: Schweizer Herstellung
Case Material: Verchromtes Gehäuse
Case Size: 38 mm, Jumbo-Größe für seine Epoche
Bezel: Nummerierte drehbare Lünette
Glass: Mineralglas
Dial: Schwarzes Zifferblatt mit goldenen Hilfszifferblättern
Dial Details: Sichtbare Beschriftungen auf dem Zifferblatt: “Chronographe”, “Incabloc”, “Ancre 17 Rubis”, “Antimagnetic”
Movement: Schweizer mechanisches Valjoux-Werk
Functions: Stunden, Minuten, Sekunden und Chronograph
Water Resistance: Nicht getestet
Strap: Allgemeines Lederarmband
Wrist Size: Passt bis ca. 22 cm Handgelenk
Box: Inkl. allgemeine Box
Condition Grade: B – Zeichen gemäß Alter

Condition Report

The watch is in vintage condition, with visible signs of use and age, fully consistent with its period and collector character. The chromed case shows wear, small marks and patina, especially around the bezel, lugs and case edges, as visible in the photos.

The black dial has a strong vintage look, with aged luminous Arabic numerals and beautiful golden sub-dials that create a very attractive contrast. The mineral glass shows signs of use according to age.

The watch is fitted with a generic leather strap suitable for a wrist of approximately 22 cm. Water resistance has not been tested, therefore no guarantee is offered regarding water resistance.

Story & Heritage

Bessa chronographs are appreciated by collectors for their strong vintage presence, practical tool-watch design and connection to the golden era of Swiss mechanical chronographs. This example carries many details that make vintage chronographs desirable: a black dial, contrasting sub-dials, outer timing scales, rotating bezel and a classic two-register chronograph layout.

The presence of a Swiss mechanical Valjoux movement adds important collector interest, as Valjoux chronograph calibres are among the most respected and historically significant movements used in vintage chronographs. These mechanisms were created for precision timing and were widely used in sports, aviation, military and professional instruments.

With its jumbo 38 mm case, aged black-and-gold dial configuration and authentic vintage wear, this Bessa Aviation Chronograph has the character of a watch that was built as a real instrument. A charming and distinctive piece for collectors who appreciate honest patina, mechanical chronographs and classic Swiss watchmaking heritage.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 769