1945 Excelsior Park - Oversized 38mm steel waterproof chronograph - Black Dial - Ref. EP4/JB4
A Fine and very Rare 1945 oversized waterproof chronograph, in it's original Condition.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
This is a stunning and rare example of a 1945 Excelsior Park EP4 chronograph.
This timepiece was never polished with sharp edges and defined beveled lugs, all parts are original. The untouched black dial is in stunning condition with it's original lume present, the lume on the hands is original aswell. The center second hand and the 45 minutes subdial hand have retained their original white paint.
The back cover is rounded as it should be on this early model.
This is one amazingly attractive and impressive timepiece boasting a generous 38mm stainless steel case..
THE STORY
Though the Excelsior Park name may not resound in horological circles today, their history stretches back to 1866 when Jules-Frederic Jenneret established the firm in St. Imier, Switzerland. Passing through generations of the Jenneret family, the "Excelsior" trademark emerged in 1911 under Henri Jeanneret-Brehm. Augmenting it to "Excelsior Park" for English speakers, the brand was renowned for supplying chronographs and stopwatches to eminent maisons like Gallet, Girard-Perregaux and Zenith.
- THE DATAMaker: Excelsior Park
- Model: Chronograph Waterproof EP4
- Reference: EP4
- Case N°: 8004XX
- Year: 1945
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxT): 38x46x12mm
- Caliber: In house manual winding EP4/JB4
- Bracelet/Strap: Genuine leather
- Lug width: 22mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This chronograph is in very good condition, the original black dial is absolutely stunning and makes this rare watch a beauty.
All parts are of course original, untouched, and on the unpolished case, the angles are sharp.
With it's 38mm diameter, it has a virile and and sporty presence on the wrist an can be worn daily.
