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Helbros Steel Art Deco Chronograph with Original Patinated Dial, circa 1940s

$1,500
£1,138.17
€1,301.39
CA$2,095.09
A$2,329.46
CHF 1,216.31
MX$28,355.18
NOK 15,519.65
SEK 14,541.17
DKK 9,712.52
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Helbros Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Patinated with Luminous Arabic Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This rare watch with vertical registers is very dependable and comes with our 18 month warranty. It keeps excellent time and is the perfect unisex size. Helbros watches were produced in Switzerland and marketed in America, the first three letters are the last of name of two brothers, hence, Hel--bros. You can wear this watch all the time and count on it as well and its just perfect for keeping track of your parking meters.
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    Diameter: 1.26 in (32 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    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: 21 H1stDibs: LU42234761731

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