Vintage 1950s 18k Rose Gold Leonidas Chronograph Ladies This antique piece

This antique piece

The stunning solid 9ct gold case features a wonderfully executed ‘bark’ finish bezel reminiscent of Andrew Grima’a ‘Teak’ watch from his ‘About Time’ collection

Despite being just 37

Bracelet width - 16mm

Vintage 1950s 18k Rose Gold Leonidas Chronograph Ladies This antique pieceA wondrous c. 1950s Leonidas Pre Heuer 18 carat rose gold chronograph A Swiss brand, merging with Ed Heuer & Co in the 60s to become Heuer Leonidas SA and later to be sold to Technique dAvant Garde (TAG) to become Tag Heuer, Leonidas was a major player in the production of chronographs and aviation instrumentation from the mid 1930s through to the 60s This excellent example features a silvered dial decorated with rose gold art deco Arabic numerals,