Leonidas

Leonidas Bicompax Chronograph Leonidas Bicompax années 40

Basic Info Listing code : ODZC38 Brand : Leonidas Movement : Manual winding Case material : Gold-plated Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1947 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : France Price : 1,500 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case material : Gold-plated Case diameter : 36 mm Dial : Grey Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Blue The Leonidas chronograph from the 1950s. The grey dial, large luminescent-filled numerals and clear luminescent-filled hands offer superb legibility. The robust, screwed case with round pushers, once water-resistant, is a quality feature and is often used, for example, to find pilot's watches. The chronograph hand, which starts in the middle, has a minute counter at 3 o'clock, while the small seconds hand, which runs continuously, is at 9 o'clock. The good condition and clear design of this handsome watch are to be commended. The manufacturer leonidas merged with heuer in 1964 and became Heuer Leonidas. Traces of wear compensated by age. 3-part case, screwed and pressed, with round pushers, formerly water-resistant, and original winding crown. The screw-down caseback is in stainless steel. The original Landeron Cal. 248 movement is nickel-plated, has 17 jewels and is in good condition for a watch of this year. In addition to the Breguet balance spring, the movement features Incabloc shock protection and a chronograph function. It is a hand-wound movement. The original dial is well preserved. Minutes on the outside, Arabic numerals filled with luminous material, original hands filled with luminous material, chronograph seconds, minutes and hours in the center. The company logo is printed below the 12 and swiss made in small letters on the 6.