This oversize military style 3 register chronograph by the Welsbro Watch Co. is in very good all original condition with beautiful Venus caliber 152 hour recording chrono movement. At 38mm in diameter this big solid stainless steel case has a real presence on the wrist highlighted by a beautiful original dial and orange luminous hands. These waterproof style chronographs are very high in demand by collectors especially as nice a dial as this one has. A very high quality, Swiss made chronograph as stylish today as it was 65 years ago!
Style: Chronograph, Military
Circa: 1940's
Case: Two piece screw back "waterproof" style case in all stainless steel with double stepped bezel and large original military style crown. Stamped on the reverse Swiss, Shock Protected, Antimagnetic, Stainless Steel, and inside the back Welsbro Watch Co. Swiss. Measures 38mm in diameter excluding the crown and comes on a new genuine leather 20mm wide strap.
Dial: Original factory printed dial with luminous numbers, outer tachometer register, minute track and 3 inset dials to display constant seconds, recorded minute intervals and hours. Nice light even patina with some very slight crazing giving it that unreplacable vintage feel. Signed Welsbro, Swiss Made.
Movement: Beautiful complicated Venus caliber 152 manual wind hour recording chronograph movement with column style wheel style mechanism. Signed Welsbro Watch Co. Swiss, 17 Jewels, Unadjusted. Recently serviced by our watchmaker and in excellent working condition, keeping great time.