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Horological Meandering

Favre-Leuba Chronometer, Officially Certified

 

Friends,

 

You all know I have a soft spot for early Chronometers….

And my weakness includes lesser known brands like Favre-Leuba!

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Here is a very nice clean example from the late of 1950s, possible early 1960s.

 

35 mm in diameter and 43 mm lug to lug.

The case is very nicely done with quite interesting lugs.

 

Screw-down case back and partially hidden crown.

 

 

Inside is the Calibre FL 103 which came in 1957.

Here it is a bit unclear, but if I understand correctly, the Calibre FL 103 is based on the Calibre ETA 1080.


Here is a scan from 1959 including a similar Favre-Leuba watch.

 

It is stated in the text below the picture.

 

Here it says 17 rubies while the FL 103 has 21 rubies. My guess is that the Chronometer version of the movement has some adjustments with 4 more rubies.

 

As said, I have a soft spot for early chronometers, including Favre-Leuba…

Here is my pair, dress like twins but rather different!

One White, one Black. One Automatic, one manual (Zenith Calibre 135)…

Both Chronometers!

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The Trident FL logo is suggested to be used in US during the 1950s and 1960s.

If that is correct, it would also explain the Chronometer spelling, compared with the European Chronometre.

 

I find these Favre-Leuba very nice, but hard to find solid information…

A brand I definitely will try to learn more about!

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Best

Blomman

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Very interesting and very nice piece

 
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : November 19th, 2016-15:53
Knowing name of this brand in my book is what makes difference between us watch nuts and others Love the 3-6-9 markers and Maserati like symbol on 12 What are the working hours of museum!? Cheers D

Working hours? 24-7! ;)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 20th, 2016-13:05
Yes, I find the dial very classy and very cool at the same time! Best Blomman

Indexes at 3, 6 and 9 are interesting as they imitate baguette-cut diamonds. It gives to this timepiece an original little Dandy style.

 
By: Alkiro1 : November 19th, 2016-16:25
Interesting to see that PP uses true baguette-cut diamonds for its Nautilus 40th anniversary even if there\'s, of course, no link between these both watches (or if it is the case I missed something). Best wishes Alkiro

PP is copying this one...! ;)

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 20th, 2016-13:10
During the 1950s a lot of this type of "bling" effects. Especially on ladies watches - cutting the crystal to look like diamonds... Best Blomman

Very nice pieces representing the era

 
By: gup502 : November 19th, 2016-18:36
The black dial has a very subtle and classic dial face but then the other one also has unusual 12 o'clock, 3, 6 and 9 markers. Thanks for sharing them.

Wonderful watch!

 
By: KMII : November 19th, 2016-19:00
I take it this one is not related to Zenith in any way? Also like your \'Canadian\' shots, on the maple leaf In principle I\'m looking for a 36,000 VpH Favre Leuba, in practice I need to wait a bit till the next watch addition

I share your interest in Favre-Leuba.

 
By: rdenney : November 19th, 2016-21:42
I had set out at one time to collect a watch from each of the members of the Community of Precision Watchmaking that used the AS 1687 ebauche. I made it as far as a caliber 214 Ebel and a caliber 88 Zodiac, and then set my sights on a caliber 1152 Favre-L...  

The black one, with the Cal 135 is a killer.

 
By: amanico : November 20th, 2016-00:28
The white one is superb, too. But movements speaking... Anyway, Favre Leuba is a very interesting brand which released some great watches, such as the Bathy or the Bivouac, for example. I was not sure you found the Black one! Bravo. Bravo as well for this... 

Thank you, Nicolas!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 20th, 2016-13:15
Well, I showed the black several times here.... And if you would have joined in Vienna, you could have seen it live! Best Blomman

It's amazing how these two are so alike . . .

 
By: Dr No : November 20th, 2016-11:57
. . . and different simultaneously. They belong in the same collection, side by side. A most sensitive pairing, blomman. I feel the same about my handwinding Karree and vintage GS . . . so alike and yet different, to the point that the product is greater ... 

Yes! That is why I always like to go into a theme in group!

 
By: blomman Mr Blue : November 20th, 2016-13:18
To find one is excellent! But to find two or more forms something much bigger! Yes, your Karree - I hope to see in the metal one day... Best Blomman