According to this 1950's ad, some chronographs were classified as chronometres.


Anyone ever seen one, does Sala list them?

 

It is my understanding that chronographs marked "H.P.C." are "High Precision Chronometres". They are very hard to find.
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Movement picture ?

 

So no evidence on the movement that it is a chronometre.
Shouldn't there be?
Some thing like "Adjusted 5 positions".
Otherwise the HPC on the dial could mean High Precision Chronograph or even be an attempt to defraud.
@ ModestProposal...where did your info. re HPC come from?

 

I haven't got Sala so I haven't seen the examples you cite. But do we know what HPC means?

 

Here is another HPC.


Since it isn't a chronograph can we assume C means Chronometre?

 

HPC could be marketing. It has no legal definition like chronometer does.

 

HPC stands indeed for High Precision Chronometre, apparently these (rare) pieces were subject to stricter regulations upon manufacturing.
For sure the level of finishing was the same and not higher.
Even though I dont know I suspect that when new and sold they came with some kind of extra paper work certifing the chronometre status, kind of like a bulletin or extra certification of sort. That is probably why there is no sign of this on the movement itself.
This was not that uncommon with other manufactures back then.

 

Another example here:
SOLD 1945 Universal Geneve Uni-Compax H.P.C. Dual Register Unpolished Chronograph

 

Polerouter HPC here:

(thanks)

 

There seems to have been some change from the use of "H.P.C." to "Chronometre". The ad. in my OP clearly uses this latter word and describes the testing and issue of relevant paperwork. Was there some change in regulations?
We know that later Chronometres like the RailRouter had inscribed info. on the movement., visible to the right of the U logo in this photo.

 

Interesting example here https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels...n-ve-chronometer-with-one-push-button-1930-40 if it's genuine.

 

It ain't.

 

well I would neither the case nor the dial of this watch is original.... I would also have lots of doubts about the movement considering the placements of the buttons...

 

This is the cheekiest bullshit "technical loophole" description I have seen in a while:

"The dial is metal and in good condition, with the words ‘Universal Geneve’ in the upper part and ‘Chronometre’ below. "

 

@Moahunter is this meant to be only for UG only or are other takers welcome?
I can think of at least one of the top of my head. The very lovely Sinn EZM1 issued. They would have the chronometer id engraved on case back.
Either way still got me interested in some weekend reading.

Thanks
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Following on the other recent thread about Chronometre on the dial (that particular watch did not have a serialized mvmt), then I assume it would be a similar problem if you have a HPC marked dial (time only), with this under the hood? We have to assume, what, that someone has swapped the dial or mvmt?

Or are the rules different for HPC dials vs Chronometre dials?