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Helbros Stainless Steel Two Register Chronograph Manual Watch, 1940s

$1,850
£1,372.77
€1,599.09
CA$2,575.21
A$2,867.73
CHF 1,492.50
MX$35,358.79
NOK 19,008.08
SEK 17,865.75
DKK 11,931.20
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 38 mm X Diameter 22 mm CIRCA: 1940's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Cal. Venus 170 DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated Dial with Luminous Numerals / Dauphine Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking rugged chronograph watch was made by Helbros. The company was founded by the Helbein brothers, hence the name. They were a small watch company that mostly bought average to higher grade watches and assembled them in house. They were famous for their aggressive marketing campaigns, in print and radio and in TV. This example is in good condition with a very patinated look. You can wear it all the time and it looks great with a sports look to it.
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    1940's
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2023 H1stDibs: LU422311754532

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