109th Auction

2023/11/18

Lot 384

James Schulz
Horeb Chronomètre

A rare, unusual vintage single button chronograph wristwatch with red telemeter scale and spiral-shaped, red tachy scale

Sold

estimated
1.5002.200 €
Price realized
1.900 €
specific features
Case
Sterling silver, push back with hinge.
Dial
Enamel.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.6930
Cal.VAL22
Diam.37 mm
Circa1935
Ctry.Switzerland


A charmingly aged and very rare silver cased chronograph with attractive enamel dial.


In 1924, James Schulz established a business to produce and sell high-quality wristwatches, even though pocket watches were still far more popular at the time. His goal was the creation of supreme quality and compete with top brands such as Patek Philippe and Audemars. The movements were produced in Switzerland and some of his most sophisticated complications were developed by Les Fils de Victorin Piguet.