Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Dec 12, 2025

LOT 8

VULCAIN, SWITZERLAND, CHRONOMÈTRE JUMBO STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,400 - 2,400 / HKD 13,600 - 22,600 / USD 1,750 - 2,900 / JPY 272,000 - 454,000

A fine and very rare oversize stainless steel " staybrite" manual winding chronometer wristwatch with silver dial, small second at 6 o'clock and blue hands


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01-10-11-13

Very good

HANDS Original

Patinated

Slightly worn

Slightly damaged

Brand Vulcain, Switzerland

Model Chronomètre Jumbo stainless steel

Year 1940

Case No. 1812786

Diameter 38,5 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Celebrated for its precision and robust craftsmanship, Vulcain holds an esteemed place in Swiss watchmaking history as one of the pioneers of chronometer-certified wristwatches. The present “Chronomètre Jumbo,” housed in a large Staybrite stainless steel case, exemplifies the technical ambition and elegant restraint that defined the brand’s prewar and postwar designs.

Its silvered dial, accented by a perfectly proportioned small seconds register and blued steel hands, radiates understated sophistication, while the oversized case lends the piece a contemporary presence well ahead of its time. The manual-wind chronometer movement within underscores Vulcain’s dedication to accuracy and reliability.

A superb example of classic Swiss precision, the “Chronomètre Jumbo” remains a rare and evocative timepiece, a watch where purity of design meets mechanical excellence.