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Morgan vintage chronograph wristwatch

Partially verified

This vintage Swiss-made chronograph wristwatch by Morgan features a manual-wind mechanical movement with 17 jewels, attributed to the Valjoux maker. Housed in a 38mm stainless steel case with a screw-down case back, the watch includes a bi-directional black rotating bezel with numeric indicators. The champagne-colored dial displays a natural patina, accented by gold-colored Arabic numerals, matching hands, and two sub-registers for timing intervals. A central gold-colored chronograph seconds hand is present, and the dial bears the text "Antimagnetic 17 Jewels" in red. The watch is fitted with a black NATO-style fabric strap with a 20mm lug width. According to the auction report, the movement was recently serviced, and the watch is in working condition.

Front view of the Morgan chronograph wristwatch showing the champagne dial and rotating bezel
Front view of the Morgan chronograph wristwatch showing the champagne dial and rotating bezel — Ashton-Blakey Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Morgan
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1950s
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

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 38mm stainless steel case featuring clean, chamfered edges and a screw-down case back. A distinctive feature is the black, multi-directional rotating bezel, which is marked with numeric intervals. The watch is equipped with round-style pushers to operate the chronograph functions.

The dial is finished in a champagne tone, showing a natural patina accumulated over time. It features gold-colored Arabic numerals and matching hands. Two sub-registers are positioned for timing functions, complemented by a gold-colored central chronograph seconds hand. Printed on the dial in red is the inscription "Antimagnetic 17 Jewels."

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب استیل ضدزنگ با لبه‌های تراش‌خورده و تمیز است که قطر آن بدون احتساب دکمه‌های فشاری ۳۸ میلی‌متر اعلام شده است”
  • “زه چرخان چندجهته مشکی‌رنگ با نشانگرهای عددی و دکمه‌های فشاری گرد (Round pushers)”
  • “صفحه ساعت به رنگ شامپاینی با پتینه‌ای ملایم و طبیعی ناشی از گذر زمان حفظ شده”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement attributed to Valjoux, a noted manufacturer of chronograph movements during the mid-20th century. The movement is described by the source as being capable of precise operation.

The auction description reports that the watch has recently undergone a complete technical service to ensure functional health. It is currently in a working state, consistent with its vintage era.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت به موتور مکانیکی کوکی دستی ۱۷ سنگ Valjoux مجهز است”
  • “موتورهای کرنوگراف Valjoux از نام‌های معتبر و تاریخی در صنعت ساعت‌سازی سوئیس محسوب می‌شوند”
  • “به‌تازگی سرویس کامل فنی بر روی آن انجام شده است؛ بنابراین در وضعیت کارکرد مناسب و سالم به سر می‌برد”

Provenance and Condition

The object is identified as a Swiss-made vintage chronograph wristwatch from approximately the 1950s. The strap is a modern addition, specifically a black NATO-style fabric strap with a lug width of 20mm.

The auction description reports that both the case and the dial are in good condition relative to the age of the item. All information regarding the object, including its technical specifications and servicing status, is attributed to the seller’s catalog, with no independent assessment provided by the current source.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت مچی کرنوگراف سوئیسی وینتیج با امضای Morgan، نمونه‌ای کلاسیک از ساعت‌های زمان‌سنج ورزشی و کاربردی دوره اواسط قرن بیستم به شمار می‌رود”
  • “وضعیت بدنه و صفحه نیز با توجه به قدمت اثر در شرایط مطلوب توصیف شده است”

Open research questions

  • What specific Valjoux caliber is used in this model?
  • Can the provenance of the Morgan brand be verified within Swiss chronograph production of the 1950s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Morgan vintage chronograph wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerMorgan“با امضای Morgan”
Movement makerValjoux“موتور مکانیکی کوکی دستی ۱۷ سنگ Valjoux”
Case diameter38mm“قطر آن بدون احتساب دکمه‌های فشاری ۳۸ میلی‌متر اعلام شده است”
Dial textAntimagnetic 17 Jewels“عبارت Antimagnetic 17 Jewels با رنگ قرمز درج شده”
Datecirca 1950s“حدود دهه ۱۹۵۰ میلادی (Circa 1950's)”
Case materialStainless steel“قاب استیل ضدزنگ”
BezelBlack rotating“زه چرخان چندجهته مشکی‌رنگ”

Visible details

  • Champagne dial with light patina and two sub-registers
  • Black bi-directional rotating bezel
  • Round chronograph pushers
  • Stainless steel case with screw-down back

Research qualifications

  • No independent verification of movement caliber or authenticity
  • Evaluation based solely on seller provided data

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف وینتیج Morgan با موتور Valjoux

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 521eace1cc

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