thanks for noticing, yes when I first got this I knew exactly what strap to use! [nt]

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1940's Chronograph

 
 By: Kniazukay : March 12th, 2020-10:45
This is a 38mm rolled white gold case with chronograph function and a Valjoux R22 movement from the company Election. I just love the lugs on this one! You can't tell from the pictures, but one of my favorite things about this watch is the sound. Winding ...  

A chronometer chronograph? Can you share images . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 12th, 2020-11:04
. . . of the movement? Offhand, I can't think of another vintage chronograph that has 'Chronométre' dial script. Fascinated, Art

here you go!

 
 By: Kniazukay : March 12th, 2020-14:08
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Thanks! Can't make out engraving that would lend support . . .

 
 By: Dr No : March 12th, 2020-14:28
. . . for a bulletin, such as 'Adjusted to five positions', but that certainly doesn't preclude it from being a certified chronometer. Marvin, which apparently has a connection with Election, produced chronometers fitted with Peseaux 260 movements. I'm pr... 

Hello Kniazukay! Beautiful watch!! I can well understand what you mean by telling us about the enjoyment of hearing the tic toc of these old chronos and the sound...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 14th, 2020-08:12
... similar to the H videos. It is so charming experience to wind them and hearing and feeling the wheels sound and then the tic toc of its movement working. When I started collecting I was very fond of old chronos of lesser known and less value with thei...  

WOOOOW that's amazing!!!

 
 By: Kniazukay : March 27th, 2020-17:19
This is so cool! Thanks so much for sharing! Another beautiful piece, Great find my friend!

Love the Wabi nature of this piece

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : March 12th, 2020-11:05
Looks perfect on you. Thanks so much for sharing!

thanks so much! [nt]

 
 By: Kniazukay : March 12th, 2020-14:08

The lugs

 
 By: MPP : March 12th, 2020-13:37
The lugs seem reminiscent of VC’s Cornes de Vache. Nice find.

What a great dial and strap combo.

 
 By: Claudio S. : March 12th, 2020-13:41
This dial is absolutely awesome.

Reminds me of VC cornes de vache

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : March 16th, 2020-02:01
Specially the horn lugs