{"product_id":"vintage-18k-gold-chronographe-suisse-chronograph-watch","title":"Vintage 18K Gold Chronographe Suisse Chronograph Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome vintage chronograph housed in a solid 18K gold case, signed \"Chronographe Suisse\" on its silver dial. Bold black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands sit alongside a tachymeter scale and twin registers for elapsed minutes and running seconds, all under a gently domed crystal. Paired with a genuine alligator leather band, it's a striking piece of vintage watchmaking with real wrist presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Metal: Solid 18KT Yellow Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Mechanical chronograph, two-register dial (30-minute and running seconds counters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: Silver dial with tachymeter scale and signed \"Chronographe Suisse\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Domed acrylic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Genuine alligator leather, gold tone buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-owned, vintage, sold as-is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability and Our Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage chronograph is available now at Jewelry Couture in Ventura, California. Every pre-owned piece we carry is inspected for quality and condition before it reaches our cases, and our team is happy to answer questions on service history or condition in person or over the phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this watch available to view in person?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes - this piece is available for viewing at Jewelry Couture, 390 S Mills Rd, Ventura, CA 93003. Open daily, 11am to 6pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What metal is the case made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The case is crafted in solid 18KT yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this watch in working condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Please contact us or visit our Ventura showroom for the most current information on this watch's movement and service condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What brand is this watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: This is a vintage watch signed \"Chronographe Suisse.\" Rather than a single brand, Chronographe Suisse was a generic trademark used by a collective of Swiss watchmakers and workshops,primarily during the 1940s through the 1960s, t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eo produce high-quality, accessible Swiss mechanical chronographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage Chronographe Suisse watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Chronographe Suisse” (literally “Swiss Chronograph”) wasn’t a single brand but rather a generic name used by a group of small workshops in Switzerland, mainly during the 1940s–1960s. They produced affordable chronographs that were often sold under this generic name or rebranded by jewelers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decoage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51227203731708,"sku":"61024","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/2338\/1500\/files\/Andres_Product_Images_31.png?v=1788565548","url":"https:\/\/jewelrycouture.com\/products\/vintage-18k-gold-chronographe-suisse-chronograph-watch","provider":"Jewelry Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}