Hello everyone,

Up for sale this rare pilot chronograph from the 50's.

Dimension 46 x 37mm crown excluded

Mouvement is Valjoux 72, bridge signed PILGRIM ELECTRIC CORP SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS UNADJUSTED , running strong and the chronograph function works and resets as it should.

(pic from previous owner)

(pic from previous owner)

A bit of history here:

"From 1937 to 1940, Jardur used both the Val 71 and the Val 72 movements. The Bezelmeter, model no 950, used the 71 Valjoux which included the oval pushers. Based on the lack of water protection, the 950 was labeled only as Shockproof.

The Bezelmeter model no 960 contained the Val 72 which was labeled as Waterproof, Dustproof and Shockproof.
In 1940 brochure Jardur also gave buyers the option to choose or incorporate other dials to suit an individual need. Unfortunately, Jardur only described or labeled this different dials with letters.

A: Black radium dial with only the Degreemeter scale
B: Black radium dial with all scales excluded.
E: White radium dial with Telemeter and Tachometer scales. Also available with Tachometer scale only.
F: White radium dial with all scales excluded.

Between 1942 and 1945, Jardur changed the size and shape of their cases.
Model number 995 S and G “Bezelmeters” were now available in “New Type Smaller and Thinner Case and Back” (Stainless and Gold).

JARDUR sales and distribution were specifically directed to Post Exchanges and Ships Service Stores. Thus, virtually every one of these original chronographs has a guaranteed history of military service" (from jardur.com)

Further information here: [url]http://www.jardur.com/history.html[/url]

Price for a quick sale: 1300 euros + shipping at actual cost , BT only.

References available if needed. Additional pictures on request.

Thanks for looking :)

Fred