MARS
Vintage Wristwatch
15 Jewels
Champ Watch Co. was a subsidiary of Louis Muller et Cie, of Bienne, Switzerland.
Mars was a subsidiary of Gallet. So in my opinion, could be wrong, this is a Mars/Gallet With a movement sourced from Louis Muller et Cie, and private labeled as a Mars. This is considered a chronometer grade movement. We believe this watch dates from 1920's.
Probably, these watches were sold through catalogs and by local merchants (small town jewelers and the like) who did not have distribution agreements with the major watch companies.
This GORGEOUS timepiece is a vintage Mars wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch caliber 28-20, 15 jewels movement, small second, Swiss made.
It is a rectangle case, stepped and engraved edges and fancy lugs design. Very unique dial with the sub second at 12, Arabic Numerals and matching hands. Also, the dial is signed "MARS".
This watch is coming with a vintage ochre saddle stitched leather strap. It is a very good looking wristwatch. After 90 years, it is still an unique watch, it is in LOVELY condition, keeps good time and runs very well.
Movement:
MARS
15 Jewels
Cal. 28-20
Adjusted
1381005
Case Back Signed:
L. B. Co.
STAYBRITE
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 22.7 x 34.8
Case Lug to Lug 38.5
Case Thickness 8.6
Lug Width 14
Band Width 14
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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