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Vetta

1950s Vetta Chronograph Ref.278-119 | Vetta 130, Valjoux 23

1950s Vetta Chronograph Ref.278-119 | Vetta 130, Valjoux 23

HK$19,620.00 HKD
HK$19,620.00 HKD
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Case Size 38 mm
Movement Manual | Vetta 130, Valjoux 23
Approximate Age 1940-50s
Dial Color Cream
Case Material Gold capped case, stainless steel case back
Lug Width 19 mm
Includes Watch only
Overall Condition This oversized 38mm Vetta chronograph is in honest vintage condition, with a clean dial that has faded to a soft cream white which compliments nicely with the gold case. The case largely retains its crisp, angular lines, though the lugs and bezel show evidence of light polishing. The gold-capped surfaces, however, remain intact throughout. The dial has aged to a pale cream tone, with subtle discolouration around the outer tachymeter track that speaks to its vintage history. The hour and minute hands show more oxidation than the indices and the remaining handset, which remain comparatively clean. The manual winding Valjoux 23 movement winds smoothly, offering a precise, tactile feel through the crown. The chronograph starts, stops, and resets with clean, confident actions. Service history is unknown, but all functions are working and operational.

This is a rare, oversized 38mm vintage Vetta chronograph from the 1950s. Vetta traces its origins to the Swiss brand Wyler; the name “Vetta” (Italian for “peak”) was adopted for the Italian market under distribution by the Binda Group, which later acquired the brand and renamed it Wyler Vetta.

This oversized vintage Vetta chronograph features a gold-capped case with a stainless steel caseback. The well proportioned dial has a double tachometric chronograph scale on the outside and a telemetric scale on the inside. The gold-plated applied indexes, hands, and "Vetta" logo add a refined touch to this warm, gold-tone dial.

Inside beats an original Valjoux 23 column wheel chronograph, at 18,000 vibrations per hour with 46 hours of power reserve, the bridge marked “Vetta 130.” Known as the legendary Vetta 130 manual winding movement with chronograph functions operated through a column wheel.

Key Features of this 1950s Vetta Chronograph | Vetta 130, Valjoux 23:

  • 38mm oversized case | 19mm lug width
  • Powered by manual wind Vetta 130, a Valjoux 23 column wheel movement
  • Gold-capped case with rectangular pushers and a stainless steel caseback

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