Ano Nuevo
534
Ooooh, yes
Love the half-globe crown with its knurled strip, AND the elegant font used for the numerals. A beauty, all-round!
What is the approximate date range of manufacture? Late 1930s? 1940s?
Nuevo
A Fantastic Find
By: Tim_M : June 10th, 2014-19:46
Hi Nicolas, That is a wonderful watch! The combination of the white base metal case, the aged black dial, and the gracefully tapered lugs create a very pleasing effect. Moreover, I'm used to seeing these with light colored dials and LeCoultre signatures, ...
In common with the Calatrava
By: Tim_M : June 11th, 2014-05:00
Nicolas, You mention that the watch recalls the Patek Philippe Calatravas. I think I can see the elements that are evoking this association. Is it possible that the key to this effect is the large ratio of dial-to-bezel that is common to both models (i.e....
Probably late 40s.
By: Tim_M : June 11th, 2014-04:41
Hi, The model bowed in 1946, so I think that's probably the start point for the potential age of the piece. The design of the tapered lugs looks somewhat more contemporary to me, though, so maybe this one was produced toward the end of the model's product...