1950s Helvetia Split-Seconds Chronograph In Stainless Steel

Why This Watch Matters This steel Helvetia has a lot going for it: a crisp steel case, a beautiful dial, and a split-seconds chronograph function. Trust us, this is one you don’t want to miss. The Full Story This split-seconds chronograph produced by Helvetia possesses everything we love about vintage steel watches. It’s functional, well-balanced, well-preserved, and all around just a really good-looking watch in great condition. The brand, Helvetia, was a subsidiary of the La Generale Watch Co. Naturally, this elegant split-seconds chrono features a well-balanced silvered dial with blue tachymeter scale and bright yellow-gold Arabic numerals. This watch shows that you don’t need a big brand name to be beautiful. The Fine Print Maker: HelvetiaModel: Split-Seconds ChronographReference: 8099Year: Circa 1950sCase No: NAMaterial: Stainless steelDimensions: 38mm diameter; 14mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: No, plexiglassLume: NoCaliber: Venus 189 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Dark Brown Alligator S