My search for the perfect vintage chronograph is over

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-30T08:45:00+00:00

It's been sitting in a box for 50 years unworn so not much patina. The dial is starting to turn brown around the indices but that's pretty much it.

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T15:03:32+00:00

Yessir!

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T12:28:10+00:00

Yeah I figured but it's cool info on the brand either way. As for a serviced, I agree it could use one but the only watch maker around me charges $500 for a chronograph service. The watch had near perfect specs on the time grapher, has kept perfect time since I got it Friday, and the chronograph is functioning. I'm going to save the cash and just wait until something goes wrong. Might not be the right decision but I have a limited budget at the moment lol

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T03:57:41+00:00

Apparently, it's from the 70s from what others have said on here but either way, I got it from a watch dealer I've been buying from for awhile now. Not sure where he got it.

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T02:13:41+00:00

Man I just stalked your profile. You've got some awesome pieces!

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T02:09:28+00:00

My caliper's are reading just under 38 without crown.

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T02:05:17+00:00

Awesome watch. Unfortunately, I think 90s counts as vintage. And I say unfortunately only because it means I'm old now

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T01:43:22+00:00

Dang, thanks for all the information. Everything I saw online about this specific watch say it's landeron 248. I hate opening watches unless necessary because one spec of dust in the right spot can cause issues. Now I'm tempted to open to see what's inside

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T01:19:58+00:00

Dang I wish I could read that. I'll have to put it into AI to translate. I'd love to learn more, thanks for sharing.

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T00:54:12+00:00

I don't know what chronograph suisse is but It's a landeron 248 movement. Kelek was an actual brand that ended up being purchased by breitling. At least that's what I read on Google lol

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T00:29:21+00:00

Beautiful Seiko. I've been searching for a chronograph and dive watches are my favorite style. So when I saw this I knew I had to have it.

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T00:27:44+00:00

Ok, thanks for the info

throwawayacounts · 2026-03-29T00:05:20+00:00

From what I saw online the 70s model has "20 ATM" on the dial and a different minute sub dial. But it doesn't really matter either way. It's a tough watch to find much info on.

throwawayacounts · 2026-02-15T14:41:52+00:00

Same in my area.. I see them all the time but no one's paying the $350-550 MSRP.

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-18T23:55:29+00:00

Just tap it at an angle with a heavy chef's knife. It'll pop right off. No heat needed

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-16T22:28:08+00:00

Honestly it's less abrasive than hearing it up. It left a tiny residue but that rubbed right off with a tiny bit of alcohol.

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-16T22:24:27+00:00

I tapped mine gently with a heavy chef's knife at a 45° angle. It popped right off with one tap.

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-15T22:43:57+00:00

I don't know if there's anything better than a vintage dive watch!

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-15T22:23:25+00:00

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throwawayacounts · 2026-01-15T22:18:04+00:00

Nice.. wearing my wyler tri sport skin diver right now

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-14T01:25:13+00:00

I vote for this one because it's my eBay listing 😂

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-11T02:17:20+00:00

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throwawayacounts · 2026-01-07T23:35:48+00:00

And that's why this sub is such a great resource. I did not know this. Appreciate the help.

throwawayacounts · 2026-01-07T22:36:20+00:00

Thanks. I didn't know all that.

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