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Chronographe Suisse Cal. Landeron 248 JUMBO Chronograph Wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage men's wristwatch is catalogued by the source as a Chronographe Suisse 'JUMBO' model dating to between 1950 and 1959, reported to house a Landeron 248 movement. The yellow-tone case features round pushers and a fluted winding crown, housing a light-coloured dial marked 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'. The multi-scale dial displays dual subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 o'clock, an outer red telemeter scale, a central blue spiral scale, and applied hour markers.

Dial and yellow-tone case view of the Chronographe Suisse chronograph wristwatch
Dial and yellow-tone case view of the Chronographe Suisse chronograph wristwatch — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Chronographe Suisse
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
95165388
Source-reported date
1950-1959
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial Display and Scale Layout

The watch features a light-coloured dial fitted with two subsidiary registers positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock. Its multi-scale layout includes an outer red telemeter scale along the edge and a central blue spiral scale.

The dial displays uppercase inscriptions including 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Light-coloured dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock”
  • “Outer red telemeter scale and central blue spiral scale”
  • “Dial inscriptions include 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'”

External Housing and Strap Configuration

Visual observation documents a yellow-tone metal case equipped with twin pushers and a fluted winding crown. The specific metal alloy and composition are not recorded in the source text or visible markings.

The watch is fitted with a black strap featuring red contrast stitching. The source text does not record whether the strap is original or a modern replacement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Yellow-tone metal case with twin pushers and a fluted crown”
  • “Fitted with a black strap featuring red contrast stitching”

Mechanism and Provenance Limitations

The auction title catalogues the watch as 'Chronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO'. Because internal mechanism imagery is not present in the supplied record, the Landeron 248 caliber identification and its internal operational state are strictly source-reported.

The period is catalogued as '1950-1959' for men, and the lot realized a hammer price of €445 under lot number 95165388. Reference numbers, movement serial numbers, and ownership history are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section
  • “Chronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO”
  • “1950-1959”
  • “Sold for €445”

Open research questions

  • What are the precise case dimensions, including diameter across the bezel and lug-to-lug span?
  • What metal composition, hallmarks, or case maker stamps are present on the case and caseback?
  • Does internal inspection of the movement confirm a Landeron caliber 248, and what markings are present on the bridges?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Chronographe Suisse Cal. Landeron 248 JUMBO Chronograph Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Lot Number95165388“No. 95165388”
Title and ModelChronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO“Chronographe Suisse - Cal. Landeron 248 - JUMBO”
Period1950-1959“1950-1959”
Hammer Price€445“Sold for €445”
Auction ExpertErwin Dekker“Selected by Erwin Dekker”
Target GenderMen“Men - 1950-1959”

Visible details

  • Light-coloured dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock
  • Outer red telemeter scale and central blue spiral scale
  • Yellow-tone metal case with twin pushers and a fluted crown
  • Dial inscriptions include 'CHRONOGRAPHE SUISSE', '17 JEWELS ANTIMAGNETIC', and 'SWISS MADE'
  • Fitted with a black strap featuring red contrast stitching

Research qualifications

  • The Landeron 248 movement caliber is reported by the source title but the internal mechanism is not visible in the photograph
  • Case metal composition is not specified in the supplied text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Watches for Sale in Online Auctions - Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 9effcd920e

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