Leonidas .1950

Leonidas Chronograph Oversize White dial ca.1950

Basic Info Listing code : ICR7R4 Brand : Leonidas Movement : Manual winding Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1950 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Germany, Konstanz Price : 1,800 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 37 mm Dial : White Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Leonidas was a Swiss watch brand with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The company was founded in 1841 by Julien Bourquin in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Originally, Leonidas specialized in the production of pocket watches before later expanding into the manufacture of wristwatches. In the 1930s Leonidas began to focus on chronographs. Chronographs are watches with additional functions that allow to measure time intervals. These specialized watches were especially popular in the sports world, as they made it possible to record precise times. During World War II, Leonidas was one of the manufacturers of military wristwatches for the British forces. The brand also had a close relationship with Heuer (now part of tag Heuer), another renowned Swiss watchmaker. In the 1960s, Leonidas and Heuer merged to form "Heuer-Leonidas sa" to jointly produce high-quality chronographs. After a few years of collaboration, the Leonidas brand later declined in the 1970s for various reasons and eventually disappeared from the market. Today, Leonidas chronographs are coveted collector's items, valued for their craftsmanship and historical significance.