Monopusher movements are much harder to make. This is a very old Heuer style one pusher (monopusher chronograph. which is very similar to the one was identified as a Ref. 351 C/B and Ref. 2403. Heuer chronograph included in an offer to the Romanian Military Aviation Authority made by Mr. Josef Schneider, the Romania Heuer agent in the 1930s.
Mr. Schneider made an offer for several different Heuer and other makers chronograph to the Romanian Military. Among them was this ref.number, the 351 C/B and Ref. 2403. This is very similar to the old Heuer has an porcelain dial. Per classicheuers.blogspot.com The movement is a early version of Valjoux 22 also refereed by some as Valjoux 13 or Valjoux GH or Landron Hahn Lever L13. Now clearly, we are not stating this is Heuer watch, but Monopushers are very rare watches and were not made in quantities and Minerva was also a famous maker of this movement. Lots of time none branded watches were prototypes made for watch makers.
Please note: Heuer. A very rare stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch with enamel dial and tachymeter scale, SIGNED HEUER, REF. 2403, CASE 33’710, CIRCA 1930 Sold in Christies Auction for Price CHF 9,000
This is a beautiful example of monopusher watch from 1930’s. It is very rare to find a watch this old in this condition. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and keeping time. This is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos. The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO Program. Contact me if you have any questions first.
WATCH DETAILS | |
Case | Gold Plated Case and Case Back. |
Case Size | 38 mm x 45 mm (without the crown) |
Caseback | Gold Plated cover signed. Snap on. Number 1713 inside |
Crown | UnSigned |
Crystal | Acrylic Some Scratches, shows age & character |
Bezel: | None. |
Dial: | Beautiful vintage deep blue hands, Breguet numeral, nice white dial (looks like porcelain white dial with enamel finish since that is what was used in those days) Please see picture for more detail. |
Complication | Hours, Seconds, Chronograph, Tachymeter, |
Movement | Manual-winding Looks to be a Landron Hahn Lever Monopusher movement. or possibly the Valjoux GH, Valjoux 13, or early Valjoux 22. |
Movement Notes | This is possibly mechanical self-winding Landeron Hahn two-register monopusher movement is constructed with 17 jewels, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Just inspected and in great shape. Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear so please review yourself. |
Strap | Vintage Genuine Leather. 20mm Lug Please see picture. |
Box | Come with Beautiful Vintage Style Box. Or Experts Watches Pouch |
Reference Number | NA No brand |
Made in | Switzerland |
Water Resistance | No, Please pressure test before water use. |
Service Level* | 3 (see Tab for info) |
In-House Time Test Results** | -8 s/day This is great time keeping for a watch in this age! |
Warranty*** | NA |
Notes: | This is a very rare 1930's non branded monopusher, similar to eberhard, longines 13zn, hanhart. |