Lot 46

Imperios Monopusher Chronograph in Steel and Chrome/Gold Plate

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Estimate:
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold For:
$625
Brand:
Imperios
Category:
Watch
Sold for $625
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Description & Details

CIRCA: 1930s
CASE NUMBER: 176114
CASE MATERIAL: Chrome- and gold-plated with steel caseback
CASE DIMENSIONS: 38 mm in diameter
DIAL: White opaline sector dial with foil applique, two small chronograph subregisters at the “3” and “9” hour markers, tachymeter printed in blue
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black leather strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6-3/4 to 8-3/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time and chronograph
CALIBER: Hahn Landeron

Imperios was a watch brand based in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. The present example is typical of a hinged lug 1930s design with attractive sector dial. The Hahn/Landeron is a high quality column-wheel chronograph movement. The present watch is a stylish example of art deco design in a vintage sport watch.