Boxed May 1958 HENGLEBERT (Swiss) by Luigi Ghisletti Italy 18k Rose Gold Chronograph Watch – 17j Landeron Cal. 55

They just don’t make them like this anymore!

These large 1950 solid gold dress chronographs are one of the watch genres that I love to collect but also trade. This particular one has a 38mm case (not counting the crown at 3h) and measures 45mm L2L, has a super classy thickness of 12mm and has been professionally cleaned but not polished, to maintain its original integrity. It is in a lovely vintage condition and is a very classy looker on the wrist. The rose gold hands and indices, together with the rose solid gold case and salmon dial, all come together to add to its classy simplicity. It is carrying a manual-wind Landeron Cal. 55 with 17j and is dated 25 May 1958 on the caseback, with the initials HP. I have fitted it with an Italian Poletto Cinturini handmade matte large grain alligator strap (20mm) in light brown, with a rose cold-coloured pin buckle (16mm).

As with all the watches we handle in-house, the listed buy-it-now price includes a 3-month written warranty from the time of purchase. Do not hesitate to contact us for any further information you might need.

Important Note: Sometimes I am asked what I exactly mean with ‘professionally inspected by Localtime’. Here is my theory on vintage watches: as a purveyor of vintage watches, my effort is to always do only what is needed to the watch. I do not buy ‘junk’ watches to resell. I am choosy with my purchases and always sell watches that are, to my knowledge, authentic and in good condition. I first inspect the watch, both visually (cosmetically) and then mechanically. If I judge that the watch is not yet in need of a full service then I do not put the watch through a service which, by the way, entails a lot of risks too. Instead, I give it what I call my ‘Spa’ treatment which will include a cleaning, changing of gaskets, oiling, lubricating and mechanical testing. If the plexi is heavily scratched or discoloured and it can not be cleaned, I change it. If the crown is wrong or worn, I also change it. Now, if the watch is in need of a full service, then my ‘professionally inspected’ description becomes ‘professionally serviced’. In both cases, I mention what has been changed (if anything) on the watch and I include a written warranty with my listed price.

Important Note On Straps/Bracelets: The straps I use on my watches (leather, canvas, suede, rubber) are always brand new, unless otherwise mentioned and, in most cases, I also sell them separately in my store, in different colours and sizes. In the case of metal bracelets, if the watch is NOS, the bracelet is also unused. If the watch is pre-owned with its original bracelet, then the bracelet is also pre-owned, unless otherwise mentioned. Either way, if in doubt, please ask.

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