Gigandet

Gigandet Wakmann Triple Calendar Chronograph Valjoux 72C

Basic Info Listing code : NWTEZ7 Brand : Gigandet Reference number : gigandet Dealer product code : VB244 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Gold-plated Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1960 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Fair) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, Colorado, Boulder Price : 3,250 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : Valjoux 72C Number of jewels : 17 Case Case material : Gold-plated Case diameter : 36 x 42 mm Dial : Silver Dial numerals : Lines Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Brown Clasp : Buckle Functions Chronograph, Date, Weekday, Month Other More details : Small seconds, Vintage Product safety : Show information Gigandet, founded as Charles Gigandet S.A. in Switzerland after World War II, built its reputation on producing high-quality mechanical watches, particularly chronographs. The brand saw significant success in both Europe and the United States, often collaborating with other companies for distribution and branding. Notably, in the 1960s, Gigandet watches were frequently co-branded and sold in the U.S. under the Wakmann name - a partnership that allowed these Swiss-made timepieces to reach a wider audience through Wakmann’s established American distribution channels. Watch Details Brand: Gigandet / Wakmann Model: N/A Case Number: 1310 Serial Number: N/A Movement Number: Valjoux 72C Movement Details Type: Manual Jewels: 17 Complications: Day, Date, Month, Chronograph Case Material: Plated YG Diameter: Approx. 36mm Lug to Lug Length: Approx. 42mm Bracelet Material: Genuine Pig Skin Length: Approx. 7.25 Inches (Not Including Watch Head) Additional Information Gender: Male/Unisex Dial Color: Silvered Crystal: Plastic Year of Manufacture: Approx. 1960's Condition: Pre-Owned Functionality: The movement in this Gigandet / Wakmann runs well at the time of listing, but has not been bench tested for precise accuracy. Box & Papers: N/A Notes This Gigandet & Wakmann collaboration watch features a 36mm plated gold case that sits in overall fair condition. It has experienced visible age related wear. Additionally, the plating has lost its presence most notably to areas on the lugs and chronograph pushers. The case has experienced some material loss around where the screw down case back would interact with it. This hasn’t proved to impact the effectiveness of the screw down back itself. Its silvered dial is clean, with some minor wear present upon close inspection. It sports applied hour markers with matching styled hands. Its claw style date notation and day/month windows set as expected. Its chronograph function operates as expected. This piece is powered by a manual-wind Valjoux movement and is fitted with a brown genuine pig skin leather strap. Overall, this Gigandet/Wakmann sits in fair vintage condition, showing wear consistent with its age.