Buxy - Chronograph - Jumbo Case - 没有保留价 - 男士 - 1950-1959

Buxy Chronograph – Vintage 1950s Jumbo – Landeron Movement – Gold Plated Case – Classic Swiss Chronograph

A Rare Expression of Mid-Century Chronograph Craftsmanship

Offered for auction is a beautiful and increasingly collectible Buxy Chronograph, a true representation of 1950s Swiss watchmaking, featuring a large 37 mm “jumbo” case—an impressive size for its era—and powered by a reliable mechanical Landeron chronograph movement.

This timepiece captures the golden age of chronographs, when precision instruments met elegant design, resulting in watches that were both functional tools and refined accessories.

Technical Details

Brand: Buxy
Model: Chronograph
Movement: Swiss mechanical Landeron chronograph movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, chronograph

Case Material: Gold plated
Case Diameter: 37 mm (jumbo size for the period)
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Golden dial with dual sub-dials and tachymeter/telemeter scale
Water Resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic leather strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 21 cm

Condition: Grade B – signs of wear consistent with age
Accessories: Generic box

The dial is rich in character, featuring a warm golden tone complemented by contrasting chronograph sub-dials and fine printed scales. Over time, it has developed a natural patina, enhancing its vintage authenticity and charm.

The case shows visible wear and aging of the gold plating, which is expected for a watch of this age, adding to its story and individuality. The pushers and crown remain true to the original design, reinforcing its classic chronograph profile.

Inside, the respected Landeron movement stands as a testament to Swiss engineering—robust, serviceable, and historically significant in the development of accessible chronographs.

Story & Heritage

During the 1940s and 1950s, chronograph watches became essential tools for professionals—pilots, engineers, doctors—who relied on precise time measurement in their daily work. Brands like Buxy, while less known today, contributed to this era by producing reliable and beautifully designed chronographs powered by renowned movements such as Landeron.

This particular watch likely witnessed a world in motion—timing journeys, measuring moments, accompanying its owner through an age defined by innovation and exploration. Its oversized case, uncommon for the time, suggests it was designed for readability and presence, qualities still appreciated today.

Owning such a piece is not only about wearing a watch—it is about carrying a fragment of horological history, a mechanical heartbeat from a different era.

A rare and characterful vintage chronograph, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic Swiss watchmaking.

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

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Internal Reference Number - FLO 102