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·I'm very new to collecting and this forum has been super useful in getting some footing on vintage Omegas. My husband and I have already managed to find a gorgeous 18k 1970 C-Case Constellation and a 1959 Seamaster. But my husband really loves chronographs.
Whilst we were out browsing the other day I came across this 18k Paul Buhré Chronograph. It is in working condition; unfortunately, the shop owner was out and the counter attendant wouldn't allow us to open the case. She wasn't able to provide any other information to us and was asking $1,000 USD (she reiterated that this was because of the gold weight).
Based on the research I have been able to do, it looks like it's likely a Landeron 47 (basing this on the 3 buttons w/ the flyback complication). I'm still unsure if it's a frankenwatch as it is extremely difficult to find information about specific models of 30s/40s Buhre watches. I've found one similar one listed on e-bay with a different dial color and similarly shaped hands - but that is the only one I've been able to locate.
Does anyone have any familiarity with this brand or its history with producing chronographs?
Edit: The black marks in the lower right quadrant of the face are dry-erase marker on the crystal, not on the dial. I do wish I had photos of the back of the case but it was covered with a sticker. I am hoping the shop owner will call back so I can see/photograph the movement.
Whilst we were out browsing the other day I came across this 18k Paul Buhré Chronograph. It is in working condition; unfortunately, the shop owner was out and the counter attendant wouldn't allow us to open the case. She wasn't able to provide any other information to us and was asking $1,000 USD (she reiterated that this was because of the gold weight).
Based on the research I have been able to do, it looks like it's likely a Landeron 47 (basing this on the 3 buttons w/ the flyback complication). I'm still unsure if it's a frankenwatch as it is extremely difficult to find information about specific models of 30s/40s Buhre watches. I've found one similar one listed on e-bay with a different dial color and similarly shaped hands - but that is the only one I've been able to locate.
Does anyone have any familiarity with this brand or its history with producing chronographs?
Edit: The black marks in the lower right quadrant of the face are dry-erase marker on the crystal, not on the dial. I do wish I had photos of the back of the case but it was covered with a sticker. I am hoping the shop owner will call back so I can see/photograph the movement.
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