Tavannes - Chronograph - Ei pohjahintaa - Miehet - 1950-1959

Tavannes Chronograph – Vintage Sveitsiläinen mekaaninen column-wheel-chronograph – ruostumaton teräs – hopean patinoitunut kellotaulu – 34 mm

Kaunis vintage Tavannes Chronograph, hienostunut sveitsiläinen mekaaninen ajannäyttäjä, jolla on vahva keräilijäkaiku ja aito aikakauden luonne. Tämä kello features a case of stainless steel, acrylic crystal, silver dial with attractive natural age patina, outer telemeter/chronograph scales and a Swiss mechanical column-wheel chronograph movement based on Venus architecture.

Dial has a wonderful vintage look, with two sub-dials, blued-style hands, red and blue outer scales and elegant applied hour markers. A charismatic chronograph from the golden era of Swiss mechanical watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Tavannes
Model: Vintage Chronograph
Origin: Swiss Made
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Size: 34 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Silver dial with natural age patina
Dial Details: Dual-register chronograph layout, telemeter scale, outer minute/chronograph track
Movement: Swiss mechanical Tavannes movement
Movement Details: Column-wheel chronograph, based on Venus movement architecture
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph
Water Resistance: Untested for water
Strap: Generic brown leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits a wrist up to approximately 21 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition Grade: B – signs of use according to age

Condition Report

The watch is in good vintage condition, graded B, with visible signs of use according to age. The stainless steel case shows scratches, small marks and wear consistent with a vintage chronograph.

The acrylic crystal shows signs of use. The silver dial has developed a very attractive age patina, with small spots and natural vintage character visible throughout the surface. The outer telemeter and chronograph scales remain very charming, with red and blue details that give the watch a strong period identity.

The case back is marked with stainless / Staybrite-type indications, visible in the photos. The mechanical chronograph movement is visible in the photos and features a traditional column-wheel construction. The watch comes on a generic brown leather strap suitable for a wrist up to approximately 21 cm.

Water resistance has not been tested, therefore contact with water is not recommended.

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Story & Heritage

Tavannes is one of the historic Swiss names associated with early 20th-century watchmaking, known for producing reliable and elegant mechanical watches during a period when Swiss horology was becoming internationally respected. Vintage Tavannes chronographs are appreciated today for their classical proportions, refined dials and traditional mechanical construction.

This example captures the spirit of the era beautifully. The 34 mm stainless steel case, aged silver dial, telemeter scale and dual-register chronograph layout give the watch a strong vintage personality. The column-wheel chronograph movement adds additional collector interest, reflecting a time when chronograph mechanisms were built with precision, complexity and craftsmanship.

A charming vintage Swiss chronograph for collectors who appreciate authentic patina, mechanical heritage and the elegant tool-watch design of the classic chronograph era.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 860