1946 Nicolet Watch - NEW OLD STOCK - Military Chronographe Suisse - Stainless steel
A Rare and fine 'NEW OLD STOCK' military chronograph from 1946
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
This dashing military chronograph features a tachymeter and telemeter scale.
The telemeter scale, designed to measure distances to remote objects, became a vital tool to calculate fire range in battle, operates in tandem with a chronograph. Since light travels faster than sound, the idea was that as soon as a soldier spotted a flare of light on the horizon, he could activate the chronograph and then stop it when the cannon exploded. By doing so he was able to see the distance separating him from the artillery.
Here is a stunning and super clean example of a rare time capsule.
The movement, in new condition aswell, shows no marks on any screws, proving that it stayed in a safe, untouched for 70 Years !
This is one amazingly attractive timepiece, new and unpolished, featuring just black and silver, extremely elegant.
THE STORY
1875
The story of Armand Nicolet begins around 1875 in Tramelan, a little town in the Bernese Jura.
Armand Nicolet, son of a watchmaker, after a brilliant apprenticeship set up his "Atelier d'Horlogerie".
1902
In 1902 he affirmed his technical maturity by producing a pocket watch with “guilloché”rose gold case, enamel dial, single button chronographic function, complete calendar, repeating hours, quarter hours and minutes.
During those years, Armand Nicolet also refined his technical skills by doing important studies on design that would influence his future work. His watches, masterpieces of pure beauty, quality and precision are still to be found in Nicolet SA’s museum and continue to arouse interest among international collectors.
1939
When he died in 1939, his son Willy assumed the reins of the family enterprise and developed it to be one of the most important production facilities in the region.
1987
In 1987 Willy Nicolet met by chance Mr. Rolando Braga, an Italian entrepreneur active in the watch field. The encounter proved to be strategic and was the beginning of the cooperation between the extraordinary Swiss technical skills and Italian creativity.
THE DATA
- Maker: Nicolet Watch (Les Fils d' Armand Nicolet)
- Model: Military Chronograph
- Year: 1946
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxT): 36x44x11mm
- Caliber base: Venus 170
- Bracelet/Strap: Genuine leather
- Lug width: 18mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This chronograph is in new condition. All parts are untouched and unpolished, the sharp angles are preserved.
The mint untouched black dial combined with the silver writings and hands gives an unbeatable touch.
It has a very elegant and sporty presence on the wrist with it's classical 36mm case an can be worn daily.
Just services, it comes with a one year guarantee.
