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Marcus by Gallet and Co. Stainless Steel Chronograph Manual Winding circa 1930

$6,500
£4,969.60
€5,723.97
CA$9,108.49
A$10,168.78
CHF 5,328.29
MX$124,475.80
NOK 67,669.28
SEK 63,803.54
DKK 42,718.58
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About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gallet and Co. for Marcus in New York STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1930's DIMENSIONS: Length 42mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Venus 150 Ebauch DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Breguet Engine Turned / Breguet Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Marcus and Company was a premier American jewelry firm founded in the late 1800's. They sold their prestigious house to Gimbels Department Store in the early 1940's within a few years of the production of this watch, The Venus 150 Caliber Movement was introduced in 1938. This impressive two register chronograph is in exceptional condition and was designed with an early waterproof style case. Don't go swimming with it though. The engine turned dial is set up as a Drs. pulsation meter. Just find your pulse and count thirty beats and read the outer register which will tell you your heart rate.
  • Creator:
    Gallet for Marcus and Company
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  • Strap Material:
    Leather
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting 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: 143 X1stDibs: LU42233735291

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