Excelsior Park vintage 1950's mechanical Swiss made stopwatch fully working G

Description: Excelsior Park vintage mechanical Swiss made stopwatch. Fully working It would be great find for any collector The Excelsior Park Vintage Mechanical Swiss-Made Stopwatch is a prime example of the brand’s dedication to precision and craftsmanship. Known for its high-quality construction and timeless design, this stopwatch dates back to a golden era of Swiss watchmaking. Key Features: Mechanical Movement: Powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement, this stopwatch showcases the precision and reliability that Excelsior Park was famous for. Each component is meticulously crafted to ensure accurate timekeeping. Swiss-Made Quality: As a product of Swiss engineering, it meets the highest standards of watchmaking. The "Swiss Made" designation signifies superior craftsmanship, particularly in the world of mechanical chronographs. Classic Design: The stopwatch features a clear, easy-to-read dial, often with a single-button chronograph (mono-pusher) function, allowing the user to start, stop, and reset the timer effortlessly. Its minimalist, functional design reflects mid-20th century aesthetics, with a focus on utility and durability. Durability: Housed in a robust case, this stopwatch was built for professional use, making it ideal for athletes, engineers, and timekeepers alike. The mechanical components are protected from dust and moisture, ensuring longevity. Collectible Appeal: Due to its historical significance and the reputation of Excelsior Park in the realm of chronographs, this vintage stopwatch is highly sought after by collectors. Its mechanical movement and Swiss origin make it a prized piece for those who appreciate fine horology. The Excelsior Park vintage mechanical stopwatch represents a fusion of functionality and craftsmanship, making it not only a tool for precise timing but also a piece of Swiss watchmaking history. Good condition! It has traces of use - please see the photos for the assessment of watches. Runs well and keeps time accurately. All functions work correctly! Really watches look much better than in the photo DEFECTS: traces of use COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland MANUFACTURER: Excelsior park OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 7-8 CASE Condition (10-point scale): 7-8 GLASS Material: acrylic Condition (10-point scale): 8 DIAL Condition (10-point scale): 7-8 Inscriptions on the dial: Excelsior park MOVEMENT Mechanical: hand-winding Inscriptions on the movement: US patent D.R.P. 388992 #3364 and serial number 590930 Division value: 0.2 second Counter value: 30 minutes DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS Diameter 1.93 inch (49.0 mm) Diameter with crown 2.34 inch (59.5 mm) Depth 0.61 inch (15.5 mm) Crystal 1.69 inch (43.0 mm) Weight 2.86 oz (81.0 g) Function Stopwatch Country made Switzerland Dimensions of watches HISTORY Excelsior Park is a Swiss watch manufacturer with a rich history, primarily known for producing high-quality chronographs. Founded in 1866 by Jules-Frederic Jeanneret in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, the company quickly gained a reputation for precision and craftsmanship. Its name, "Excelsior Park," became synonymous with innovative mechanical movements, particularly in the realm of chronographs. Key Points in Excelsior Park's History: Early Beginnings (1866): Excelsior Park was established during a time when Swiss watchmaking was experiencing significant growth. From its inception, the brand focused on the production of chronographs and specialized in movements that were highly reliable and innovative for the time. Specialization in Chronographs (Early 20th Century): By the early 1900s, Excelsior Park was at the forefront of chronograph development. They produced both in-house chronograph movements and components for other prestigious Swiss brands. Their movements were often used in watches by brands like Gallet and Zenith. Military and Aviation Watches: Throughout the 20th century, Excelsior Park became known for supplying timepieces to military forces and aviators. Their chronographs, known for their accuracy and durability, were favored by professionals who required precise timing tools. Technological Innovations: The company developed several proprietary chronograph calibers, including the famous Calibre 4, which became a standard in the watchmaking industry. Their movements were manual-wound, with a focus on simplicity and reliability, earning respect from watch collectors. Collaboration with Other Brands: Excelsior Park played a crucial role as a supplier to other watchmakers. Their movements were used by companies like Girard-Perregaux and Zenith. This collaboration helped spread their reputation for quality beyond their own brand name. Challenges and Decline: Like many traditional Swiss watch companies, Excelsior Park faced challenges during the quartz crisis of the 1970s. The rapid shift towards quartz movements significantly impacted the demand for mechanical watches, leading to the company's decline. They ceased production in the 1980s. Revival and Modern Interest: In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in vintage Excelsior Park watches, particularly their chronographs. Watch collectors appreciate the historical significance and craftsmanship of these timepieces, making them sought-after items in the vintage market. Excelsior Park's legacy lives on through its contributions to the development of chronographs and its lasting influence in the watchmaking industry. While the brand no longer operates as it once did, its watches remain highly regarded by horology enthusiasts. RECOMMENDATIONS All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches). Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive. Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture. If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust. If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc. Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard. When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. It is desirable to adjust the hands of your watch at the same time every day. An automatic or self-winding watch should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. It is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours). Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism. Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the course of your watches is worsening and the accuracy of the reduction in the duration of the clock (autonomy) from one fully wound spring - it need a service. IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down. To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth. Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement. Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed. Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good. Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive. Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours). Chronograph watches. In most cases, these watches contain the "start/stop" button and "reset" button. It is strongly recommended not to press the "reset" if the chronograph is running. Before you use the "Reset" button need to stop the chronograph by button "start/stop". Using the "reset" when running chronograph can damage the mechanism of most models of watches. PAYMENT Total amount due includes the final auction price plus Shipping. Shipping will be determined based upon the SHIP TO address. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping does not include duties, local taxes or any other importation fees. SHIPPING We ship to any country. This item will be shipped to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered airmail with tracking number and insurance within 7-14 days (except for the weekends and holidays) after the payment is fully received. Typical Delivery Time European Countries: about 7-10 days; USA, Japan & other: about 10-14 days. NOTE: Delivery time may increase because of postal services and/or customs. Please, don't worry and check location of your parcel using provided tracking number. In spite of delays all our previous lots have been successfully delivered! 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Price: 95 USD

Location: cherkassy, сherkaska oblast

End Time: 2024-12-15T19:18:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD