Gents 18ct Rose Gold Helbros Chronograph, 1940s/50

A gents 18ct rose gold Helbros chronograph, 1940s/50s.

Helbros was an American company founded by the Helbein brothers. The company was predominantly an assembler of watches, buying in good quality movements from various companies to be cased and subsequently sold on for onward retail.

The watch has a Landeron movement which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner metal cover.

The watch itself measures 37mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the buttons. The outer case is 18 carat gold and there are Continental hallmarks on the back of the watch for 18ct gold together with a case maker’s poinçon de maître for Jung & Cie of La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The case has a little unevenness to the bezel and three small “dings” to the edge of the case back.

The lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish. There a little age related darkening but overall it is in good condition, and has a charming appearance.

The watch comes with a later leather strap and a modern Helbros presentation box.

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