{"title":"Vintage Chronographs","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eExplore our curated collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage chronograph watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing some of the most technically and historically significant timepieces in horology. From mid-century two-register designs to later three-register configurations, these watches are powered by renowned manual-wind and early automatic movements, including column-wheel and cam-actuated calibres from Swiss and Japanese makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVintage chronographs feature some of the \u003cstrong\u003emost distinctive design elements\u003c\/strong\u003e in collecting, from classic pump pushers to oval pushers and rare monopusher configurations. Collectors will also appreciate iconic movements such as Valjoux 72, Venus 175, Lemania 2310, alongside details like stepped dials and tachymeter or telemeter scales rooted in their functional origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gallet-multichron-45m","title":"1950s Gallet MultiChron 45M | EP4","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eGallet Multichron 45M\u003c\/strong\u003e features a two-register dial that can time up to 45 minutes. It is powered by the well-regarded \u003cstrong\u003eExcelsior Park 4 movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e37mm case size\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this Gallet chronograph a popular model among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThe case appears unpolished, preserving its \u003cstrong\u003esharp angles\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially noticeable on the two faceted lugs characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eGallet chronographs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dial has a blue tachymeter scale on the outer edge and a red telemeter scale inside, with a blue track surrounding the telemeter. However, the dial shows some aging and minor scratches, and a portion of the scale near 12 o'clock has worn away. The \u003cstrong\u003eradium indexes\u003c\/strong\u003e remain in their original condition. The case has small scratches but no major damage, and the edges are well-preserved. The \u003cstrong\u003eExcelsior Park 4 movement\u003c\/strong\u003e is in good condition, featuring an Incabloc shock protection system, and the chronograph functions properly - \u003cstrong\u003eresetting the chronograph with no issue\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-0\"\u003eThis Gallet Multichron was originally purchased from a Japanese dealer Curious-Curio, see original listing: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/curious-curio.jp\/watch\/57670\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/curious-curio.jp\/watch\/57670\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e37mm, sharp and unpolished case \u003c\/b\u003eretaining the original shape and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePowered by the well-regarded \u003cstrong\u003eExcelsior Park 4 movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntact radium indexes and luminous hands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50724662903085,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/blue-buttero-watch-strap-16mm-17mm-18mm-19mm-20mm-vintage-gallet-chronograph-multichron-45m.png?v=1781124386"},{"product_id":"gallet-commander-ep42","title":"1940s Gallet Commander | EP42","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced between 1938 and 1948, the \u003cstrong\u003eGallet Commander \u003c\/strong\u003eis distinguished by its unique oval subdials and the signature \u003cstrong\u003e\"snail\" tachymeter scale\u003c\/strong\u003e. Powered by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eExcelsior Park 42 (EP42) movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the only oval chronograph movement ever made, ingeniously compact at just 29mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excelsior Park 42 (EP42)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-register layout with iconic snail tachymeter scale and bold Arabic numerals, featuring original radium lume aged to creamy patina.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast serviced in \u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quaintcollect.com\/blogs\/blog\/gallet-commander-a-vintage-chronograph-unlike-any-other\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more about this Gallet Commander here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51245818544429,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/Vintage_Gallet_Commander_Snail_Tachymeter_EP42_Chronograph.png?v=1761186774"},{"product_id":"1940s-uweco-geneve-bi-compax-chronograph-cal-385","title":"1940s Universal Geneve UWECO Genève Bi-Compax Chronograph | Ref. 6309, Cal. 385","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUWECO\u003c\/strong\u003e is stand for “\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Watch et Company\u003c\/strong\u003e,” an earlier name of \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e before the brand evolved into using “Universal Genève” in the 1930s. It later functioned as a registered brand or trade name within the Universal brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis bi-compax styled chronograph from 1940s features a silver dial housed in a \u003cstrong\u003e35mm three-part steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dial features clean and refined tracks alongside \u003cstrong\u003ethin arabic numerals in an art-deco style. \u003c\/strong\u003eA running seconds sub-dial sits on the left, complemented by a 45-minute counter on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblue-heated hands\u003c\/strong\u003e are in beautiful original condition, with their\u003cstrong\u003e tips subtly bending inward\u003c\/strong\u003e to complement the curved crystal and enhance legibility. The opposite side of the seconds hand features a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ereverse teardrop shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this example, the underside of the case back shows that the case was manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eBerthoud Genève,\u003c\/strong\u003e a name that traces back to Louis-Edouard Berthoud (1867-1947). Berthoud Genève chronographs frequently house Universal’s in‑house chronograph calibres, such as cal. 385.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUweco and Berthoud\u003c\/strong\u003e are both historical sub‑brands or trade names associated with \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for more market-specific watches rather than as fully independent manufacturers. \u003cstrong\u003eBoth sit under the wide Universal Watch \/ Universal Genève umbrella that grew out of Perret \u0026amp; Berthoud in the late 19th and early 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing parallel strategies for segmenting different markets and price points through distinct dial signatures while often sharing Universal movements and construction quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of this UWECO Genève Bi-Compax Chronograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35mm stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e in a three part case with a flat bezel, 18mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ebeautiful \u003cstrong\u003eolive pushers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSnap on case back, underside stamped \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBerthoud Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Fab Suisse\" \u003c\/strong\u003eat bottom of the dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCal. 385,\u003c\/strong\u003e a manual winding movement renowned for its use in some of the more famous\u003cstrong\u003e Universal Genève Compur and Compax models\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eblue-heated handsets \u003c\/strong\u003ewith the tips bending downward for better legibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSilver dial in clean honest vintage condition with \u003cstrong\u003eArt deco styled numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51695340126509,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/1940s_UWECO_Geneve_Chronograph_Cal._385_Close_up.png?v=1767358295"},{"product_id":"1950s-doxa-sfygmos-pulsometer-chronograph-valjoux-23","title":"1960s Doxa Sfygmos Pulsometer Monopusher Chronograph | Valjoux 23","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare 1960s medical watch, the \u003cstrong\u003eDoxa Sfygmos \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epulsometer monopusher \u003c\/strong\u003etakes its name from the \u003cstrong\u003eGreek word for “pulsation”\u003c\/strong\u003e and was designed for doctors who needed to time a pulse with one hand. The \u003cstrong\u003esingle pusher at 2 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e controls start, stop, and reset with one finger, leaving the other hand free to handle the stethoscope during examination. This purposeful layout makes the Sfygmos makes it a rare bird among other vintage chronographs of the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to what some online sources suggest, the dial is not split into two physical levels: \u003cstrong\u003eboth the hour track and the pulsation scale are printed on a single, flat dia\u003c\/strong\u003el. What creates the impression of a stepped construction is the \u003cstrong\u003einternal ring-shaped “cyclops” that sits beneath the crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, encircling and magnifying the pulsation markings. This under-crystal magnifier gives the outer ring extra emphasis while leaving the central hours crisp and clean, resulting in a uniquely three-dimensional look without a multi-part dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of the usual 12 o’clock reset, \u003cstrong\u003ethe Doxa Sfygmos starts and resets its chronograph seconds hand at 9 o’clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a unique touch to this watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the Sfygmos is powered by \u003cstrong\u003eValjoux 23\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ea hand-wound, column-wheel chronograph caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e that is a benchmark of mid-century chronograph design. Known for its precise actuation, robust construction, and enduring reliability, the Valjoux 72 was the movement of choice for many respected brands of the era and remains highly regarded among collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of this Doxa Sfygmos Monopusher Chronograph:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm case size | 18mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA monopusher pulsometer designed for Doctors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereally cool italic font used for \"Sfygmos\", giving it a retro-futuristic \/ techno vibe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual \u003cstrong\u003einternal circular “cyclops”\u003c\/strong\u003e ring magnifying the pulsation scale from beneath the crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual placement of \u003cstrong\u003esecond hand at 9 o'clock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual-wind \u003cstrong\u003eValjoux 23 column-wheel \u003c\/strong\u003echronograph movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword-shaped hour hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51703240032557,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/Doxa_Sfygmos_Pulsometer_Monopusher_Chronograph_Valjoux_23_dial_2.png?v=1769154920"},{"product_id":"1960s-longines-wittnauer-geneve-professional-chronograph-ref-3256-14y-movement","title":"1960s Wittnauer Geneve Professional Chronograph | Ref. 3256, Cal. 14Y","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sharp, mid‑1960s chronograph from the \u003cstrong\u003eLongines–Wittnauer era\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003eWittnauer ref. 3256\u003c\/strong\u003e was produced when Wittnauer was under Longines ownership, it shares the same design language and build quality collectors look for, but in a more under‑the‑radar package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35.5 mm case,\u003c\/strong\u003e the watch features\u003cstrong\u003e sharp, faceted lugs, a brushed case body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal pump pushers, a signed crown, and an acrylic crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example showing honest light wear and sharply preserved case geometry that suggests it has never been polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe white dial of this ref. 3256 combines a dual‑register layout with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblue outer tachymeter ring, a red \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etelemeter scale, and a black 1\/5‑seconds track, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreating a dial that is both visually balanced and highly legible. The original tritium on the dial has aged to a dark grey patina, while the luminous alpha‑style hour and minute hands, along with the black alpha hands in the 30‑minute and running‑seconds registers, match perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWittnauer Professional Chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e is powered by the Wittnauer \u003cstrong\u003ecal. 14Y\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hand‑wound chronograph movement based on Landeron 248, offering reliable two‑register timing with central chronograph seconds and a 30‑minute counter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOverall, the 1960s Wittnauer chronograph presents as an exceptionally well‑preserved example of the \u003cstrong\u003e228T\/3256 family \u003c\/strong\u003e- an ideal choice for collectors seeking a historically interesting, Longines‑era Wittnauer chronograph that remains genuinely wearable and quietly distinctive on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of this Wittnauer Professional Chronograph Ref. 3256:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35 mm case \u003c\/strong\u003e| 18 mm lug width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e and screw down caseback\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal pump pushers, signed crown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue outer tachymeter ring, a red telemeter scale, and a black 1\/5‑seconds track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTritium lume pots \u003c\/b\u003eand original alpha-style hour\/minute hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWittnauer \u003cstrong\u003ecal. 14Y\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hand‑wound chronograph movement based on Landeron 248\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51876965810477,"sku":null,"price":1690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/Wittnauer_Geneve_Professional_Chronograph_Ref.3256.png?v=1772500139"}],"url":"https:\/\/quaintcollect.com\/collections\/vintage-chronographs.oembed","provider":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","version":"1.0","type":"link"}