My wife is FINALLY finishing her medical training after more than a decade and I'd like get her something to commemorate the event.

I've been looking for examples of pulsation dials/bezels but have had trouble finding one that's smaller than 40mm (looking at you Speedy w/ Pulsations).

I know she likes the Heuer Carrera 36mm case/chronograph style, but with the 2447P being such a rare example, I'm not sure if I could afford it even if I found one.

I've considered a vintage Mido and a few others, but I figure I'd reach out to the community for your collective knowledge. I'm open to both modern as well as vintage. Thanks in advance!

 

There are 321 Seamasters at 36-38mm I believe. UG made some stunning ones also around 36-38mm.

The Omega Museam collection has some 2 interesting pieces... but this one stands out and I had not seen it before.

38-39mm But finding one of these....
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-specialities-museum-51653395002001/


And the more normal one..38-39mm
https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-specialities-museum-51653395009001/



They are a tad pricey, but I bet with some hunting esp in Japan you might be able to find one at a massive discount.

 

Aren't there a bunch of old Longines with pulsations scales?

Google found this, which is more recent
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-the-longines-asthmometer-pulsometer-chronograph

38.5mm not too shabby

 

One of my favorite pulsations:
Was auctioned a couple years ago for beaucoup bucks.

 

The mido is a really good choice. I was looking for one but this dial is quite difficult to find in good shape...

 

You could hunt out a decent Seiko 6139-6020 chronograph. Nice looking watch that wouldn't break the budget.
I also have a nice Tissot hand winder with pulsations bezel.

 

For your reading pleasure
https://omegaforums.net/threads/medical-watches.60120/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/advice-needed-on-longines-pulsations.56628/
https://omegaforums.net/threads/medical-seamaster.51616
https://omegaforums.net/threads/correct-pulsations-bezels.40003/

 

if you want new and less expensive than a Vacheron or Patek 5170......try www.sgallen.com

this is the bigger version but they do make some in more mid-size
(and it's disinfectable)




and of course a chronostop

 

Thanks so much for these resources! I thought I had looked up "pulsation" on the forum thread but must've not looked hard enough. Apologies!

 

I have this one:



She's a 1966 ref.69-384A in 18K. 35mm, I believe...

 

I had also considered a few others:

Gallet Medigraph: Pretty rare. I've only ever seen the gold version and that cleared for $4 more than 2 years ago. Likely this is beyond my budget.


Lemania Pulsation: I've actually seen a couple of these around. But something about the non-lumed hands get to me.

 

Oo-oh! I love that Lemania!

Do let me know if you ever see one for sale...

... my 18k Longines above I've considered selling... ... I just never wear gold!

 

Adding one of mine:
Late 40’s Cal CH27.

 

Came across this Valjoux 22 chronograph:

Never heard of the brand though.

More information here: http://www.lacasadellorologio.it/en...ezionali-condizioni-conservazione-anni-50-60/

 

Daddy like! But 3500 Euro for a no name?

 

A tad too big perhaps

 

There are a lot of these floating around in the London Boutiques, and they are lovely!

You can find them for about 1/2 retail, often new, in the grey market.

 

or if you need to time two pulses......on a Tuesday

 

Consider a vintage Accutron with the Pulsation dial. It's a perfect size for a lady ~36mm, battery operated so no need for daily winding or a winder. In my experience, non watch-nerd women REALLY don't want to deal with winding and setting (EVER) but has a tuning fork so more interesting than quartz

218 has a date also, if that's a consideration. Variety of cases too. They can be quite charming.

 

fantastic