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LeBois steel chronograph

LeBois steel chronograph

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Brand: LeBois
Typology: Vintage chronograph
Year: 1943

There are watches that simply tell time, and then there are pieces that capture a precise moment in horological history. This 1943 chronograph by Lebois & Co. belongs firmly to the latter. Born in the middle of a turbulent decade, it reflects a design language driven by clarity, purpose, and technical confidence.

The cream sector dial immediately defines its character—an elegant architectural layout where proportions guide the eye with precision. The contrast of red and blue scales is not decorative excess, but functional sophistication: a visual tool conceived for legibility and timing accuracy. Over time, the dial has developed a warmth that modern reproductions simply cannot replicate.

Inside, the column-wheel Landeron 39 speaks to a different era of chronograph construction—mechanical, deliberate, and deeply satisfying in operation. The 36 mm Staybrite steel case, with its distinctive fixed lugs, reinforces the watch’s utilitarian roots while maintaining a refined wrist presence. The three-piece coin-edge construction adds a subtle but unmistakable layer of craftsmanship.

Completed with original box and an handmade Louisiana chocolate alligator band, this piece bridges past and present effortlessly. It’s not just a vintage chronograph—it’s a statement of intent from a time when every detail mattered.

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Specifics

  • General info

    • Serial number: 13
    • Case material: Steel
    • Glass: Plexiglass
    • Caseback: Snap-back
    • Case diameter: 36.0 mm
    • Bezel Materials: Steel
    • Dial color: Cream
    • Dial numerals: Arabic
    • General conditions: Great conditions
    • Water resistance rate: Not waterproof
    • Delivery contents: Watch with box

  • Band or Strap

    • Band material: Leather
    • Lug width: 18 mm
    • Buckle type: Classic
    • Buckle material: Steel

  • Movement

    • Calibre: Landeron 39
    • Movement type: Manual wind
    • Complications: Chronograph

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