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Vintage 1950's OFAIR Triple Date Chronograph 18K Gold Box Paper DATORA TRI Watch

Regular price $4,999.99

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Having a love for complications and complicated watches, makes me love Chronograph watches. At first two register chronograph for simplicity of the dial and providing chronograph functionality for the most. Then the three-register chronograph for the complication of movement and the history of the movements, like of the iconic Omega Ref. 321, Ref. 861 (used in famous moon landing), Zenith El Primero, Venus mostly used in Breitlings, Landeron, and one of the most well-known movement makers Valjoux. With their famous Valjoux 72 put in the vintage Rolex Pre Daytona’s and of course the big dog Patek Philippe reference 2499 using Valjoux 88 my favorite which sold in auction for $3.30 Million in 2018.  I also love the Heuer Caliber 11 first micro automatic chronograph movement with date.

A Chronograph is simply a watch that combines the function of a stopwatch with a timekeeping display watch, by utilizing an independent sweep second hand. Chronographs often have complications on the face of the watch which can be used to record different time measurements, moon cycles, heart rate and more. Chronographs have usually have a separate buttons to stop, start, and reset (unless it is an monopusher) the stopwatch complication, with the start button typically at the two and four o’clock position.

The name Chronograph is derived from the Greek words ‘Chronos’ – the personification of time – and ‘graph’, meaning to write. The first modern Chronograph was created in 1816 by French watchmaker, Louis Moinet. Invented solely for use in union with astrological equipment, Moinet’s Chronograph could measure time accurate to 1/60th of a second – an unrivaled degree of precision at the time of its creation.

"poor man's" Heu-ers represent an interesting facet of Heu-er's history and also provide a sensible way for individuals to collect these chronographs on a more reasonable budget. The term "Poor Man's Heu-er" only to refer to chronographs manufactured by Heu-er for other brands one of which is Zodiac & Clebar, which is one of my favorite brands. Please note on ebay there are few brands that are not made by Heu-er and still refer to as Poor man which is not true.

OFAIR is one of the Rarest brands to find, also finding a Valjoux 72C which is one of the most complicated movement to be made in 70 years a go, is a amazing. Also not too many of any brands with Valjoux 72C were made in 18K Gold, which makes it even rarer. Plus per my understanding this was made by Heuer Since Dial matches the blue other date wheel and the configurations. Great find, this was owned by a TWA pilot since 1990's.

This is a beauty Vintage 1950's OFAIR Triple Date Chronograph in 18K Gold watch, also known as DATORA TRI COMPAX with a VALJOUX 72C movement. It is very rare to find a watch this old with Original Jewelers OLSEN & EBANN Box (CANADA)  With OFAIR Geneve Guarantee Certificate in French. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and keeping time. This is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos.   The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO.  Contact me if you have any questions first.


 

 

SPECIFICATION

Case

18K Gold Case and Case Back.

Case Size

  34,50 mm without the crown and  44,30 Lug to Lug

Case Back

18K Gold cover. Snap on. 

Crown

UnSigned

Crystal

Acrylic  Some Scratches, shows age & character

Bezel:

None. 

Dial:

hands & numbers & indices dial, Swiss made Mark, with the Triple date Chronograph dial. Original Gold Champagne Dial with Original hands. Day and Month Are in English.  Shows light patina Please see picture for more detail.

Complication

Seconds, Date, Chronograph, Day, Month.

Movement

Manual-winding Famous Valjoux 72C

Movement Notes

Just inspected and in great shape.   Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear marking. Movement is running. Keeps great time see below time testing.

Strap

Genuine Baume & Mercier Geneve  Leather & Gold Mesh Hadley USA Mesh Bracelet 1/40 10K KRGP  Lug Size: 18 mm      Please see picture.

Box

Come with Original Jewelers OLSEN & EBANN Box (CANADA)  With OFAIR Geneve Guarantee Certificate in French

Reference #

DATORA TRI COMPAX  Valjoux72 C

Made in

Switzerland

Water Resistance

No. Please pressure test before water use.

Service Level

 3        (Please see Tab below for details)

Timing Test **

+15 s/day  In-House Time Test Results (See Service Level Tab)**

Certified Pre-Owned

Passed 25-point inspection. Please see tab below for details.

Warranty

NA (Please see Tab below for details)

Notes:

All watch functions tested and operable. Circa 1950's with box and paper, strap and bracelet

 

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