Wednesday Watches are back this week and we have a great selection of sporty vintage chronographs and interesting vintage dress watches. We try to keep the selection spicy and this week is no different. Let's go through the goods, shall we?
A 1972 Zenith El Primero
Everyone loves a vintage Zenith El Primero and the example we have here is no different. Famed for its automatic chronograph movement, this is a fantastic example of an A386. Dating to 1972, this El Primero features both the characteristic triple-blue overlapping subsidiary dials with Gay Frères-designed ladder bracelet. For more on this watch, click here.
A 1950s Heuer Pulsation Dial Chronograph
We are really feeling vintage Heuer chronographs these days and this one from the 1950s is no exception. With its beautifully patinated pulsation dial, designed specifically for medical use, this reference 3336P in stainless steel is pretty awesome to see in person. The chronograph is powered by the Valjoux 22 movement and allowed for doctors to accurately measure patients' pulses. But don't worry, you don't need to be a doctor to appreciate this beauty. For full listing click here.
A 1950s Vacheron Constantin 'Helm'
This Vacheron Constantin ref. 4709 gained it's nickname the "Helm" due to its likeness to a ship's helm. This watch is a perfect example of what Vacheron Constantin did well in the 1950s: elaborate dress watches. The "Helm" features a beautiful guilloché dial and elegantly crafted yellow-gold case. Powered by the manual caliber 466/38 movement, this watch is a piece to be reckoned with. Be sure to see the full listing here.
And There's More
Fear not, if the previous watches don't strike your fancy, we have four more that you will love including: a 1950s Helvetia chronograph in steel, a 1977 Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, a 1974 two-tone Rolex Datejust reference 1601, and a 1940s Lebois Chronographe Extra in rose gold. For full details you can visit the HODINKEE Shop here.
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