Richard Multiscale Steel Case Chronograph Valjoux 23We have another super cool mid century steel chronograph to share today, in the form of this Richard. The dial features both telemeter and tachymeter scales. The telemeter scale was used in military situations to measure the distance of a sound, such as an explosion, and the tachymeter measures distance over time. Useful in motorsport, it led to the wider usage of the tachymeter function. The 36mm steel case remains in great condition and the watch

which is actually the brass dial plate showing through the glossy finish that was printed in relief

- Slate grey petit tapisserie dial

featuring 589 endlinks and a clasp stamped with 'H'

) and the original guarantee booklet also has the Exchange stamp

- 40mm steel compressor case by Espa

- Dates to 1940s

Come on guys

and timeless – what’s not to love

- Comes on the pictured Nato strap

- Jubilee bracelet ref 62523H with 455 end links

The champagne dial is in fantastic condition with crisp black text and cool date aperture

blued Breguet hands and a blue stone cabochon-topped setting crown