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Charles Gigandet & Wakmann | Triple Calendar Chronograph
Charles Gigandet & Wakmann | Triple Calendar Chronograph
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Gigandet, founded as Charles Gigandet S.A. in Switzerland after World War II, built its reputation on producing high-quality mechanical watches, particularly chronographs. The brand saw significant success in both Europe and the United States, often collaborating with other companies for distribution and branding. Notably, in the 1960s, Gigandet watches were frequently co-branded and sold in the U.S. under the Wakmann name - a partnership that allowed these Swiss-made timepieces to reach a wider audience through Wakmann’s established American distribution channels.
Watch Details
Brand: Gigandet / Wakmann
Model: N/A
Case Number: 1310
Serial Number: N/A
Movement Number: Valjoux 72C
Movement Details
Type: Manual
Jewels: 17
Complications: Day, Date, Month, Chronograph
Case
Material: Plated YG
Diameter: Approx. 36mm
Lug to Lug Length: Approx. 42mm
Bracelet
Material: Genuine Pig Skin
Length: Approx. 7.25 Inches (Not Including Watch Head)
Additional Information
Gender: Male/Unisex
Dial Color: Silvered
Crystal: Plastic
Year of Manufacture: Approx. 1960's
Condition: Pre-Owned
Functionality: The movement in this Gigandet / Wakmann runs well at the time of listing, but has not been bench tested for precise accuracy.
Box & Papers: N/A
Notes
This Gigandet & Wakmann collaboration watch features a 36mm plated gold case that sits in overall fair condition. It has experienced visible age related wear. Additionally, the plating has lost its presence most notably to areas on the lugs and chronograph pushers. The case has experienced some material loss around where the screw down case back would interact with it. This hasn’t proved to impact the effectiveness of the screw down back itself. Its silvered dial is clean, with some minor wear present upon close inspection. It sports applied hour markers with matching styled hands. Its claw style date notation and day/month windows set as expected. Its chronograph function operates as expected. This piece is powered by a manual-wind Valjoux movement and is fitted with a brown genuine pig skin leather strap. Overall, this Gigandet/Wakmann sits in fair vintage condition, showing wear consistent with its age.
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Vintage Watch Considerations
Vintage Watch Considerations
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