DuBois 1785 - Montre Chronostop Gold meets chronometry
36 mm
White dial
Hand-wound movement Eta Cal. 1169
24-month warranty
Estimated valuet: CHF 3'800-4'200
The elegance of rarity:
DuBois 1785 Montre Chronostop
The DuBois 1785 Chronostop is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional piece of watchmaking history. Its elegant gold-plated design catches the eye, while inside beats a historic original movement — the foundation of one of the most fascinating technical developments in Swiss watchmaking. With this limited edition of just 699 pieces, DuBois et fils revived a legendary invention after more than 40 years in the early 2000s.
Seize the opportunity to secure this rare collector's item at the auction, which combines history, innovation, and timeless aesthetics.
Technical Details
CASE, DIAL AND HANDS
- Case: gold-plated metal casing with a 10-micron gold plating
- Diameter: 36 mm
- Crystal: Mineral glass
- Dial: White dial
- Numerals and hands: Gold-plated Roman numerals and hour and minute hands
- Crown with a gemstone
MOVEMENT
- Eta Cal. 1169, 12''
- Chronograph movement
- Hand-wound movement
- 18.000 A/h
- Jewels: 17
- Nivarox coil
- Incabloc shock protection
FONCTIONS
- Pulsometer scale for measuring heart rate
- Tachymeter scale for measuring speed
- Chronograph hand for timing short intervals
STRAP AND BUCKLE
- Brown leather strap
- Buckle with 10-micron gold plating
ETA Precision Movement
The heart of the watch was produced in the 1950s by Fabrique d'Ébauches, a company founded in 1856 and based in Grenchen. ETA’s Chronostop movement is one of the most interesting developments of its time and became known as the ‘60-second chronograph’ or ‘Chronostop’. This movement was produced in relatively small numbers from the early to mid-1950s, after which it fell into obscurity. This makes it highly sought-after by today’s collectors.
The Chronostop impresses with its exceptional design. A single press of the button is all it takes for the seconds hand to jump immediately to zero, allowing a new, second-accurate measurement to begin straight away. Unlike conventional chronographs, which require multiple presses, this process is completed in one smooth action.
ORIGINAL HISTORICAL DOCUMENT
This document from the 2000s was used to sell this DuBois et fils Chronostop watch.