1960s Favre-Leuba Sea Chief
Why This Watch Matters
This Favre-Leuba Sea Chief has a clean mid-century design with tall indexes that give the watch extra depth and a more three-dimensional appearance.
The Full Story
The origin of Favre-Leuba goes back several centuries when it was started by Abraham Favre in 1737. Later in 1815, the Favre family joined forces with Auguste Leuba and became what we know as Favre-Leuba today. The company was very forward-looking and had shown interest in expanding outside of Switzerland from its early days. By the mid-1850s, the company was operating in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It continued to produce quality Swiss watches for its international customers until the Quartz Crisis hit the Swiss watchmaking industry in the 1970s.
Different variations of the Sea Chief model were produced, but the practicality of the hack mechanism and quick-set date make this example a nifty daily watch. While the case measures at 35mm, the thin bezel with the unobstructed silver sunburst dial design and tall indexes give the watch a prominent presence on the wrist.
The Fine Print
Maker: Favre-Leuba
Model: Sea Chief
Reference: N/A
Year: 1960s
Case No: 92003
Movement No: N/A
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 35mm diameter; 10mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, likely tritium
Caliber: Mechanical-winding AS caliber 2601
Bracelet/Strap: The HODINKEE Davenport Watch Strap in Tan
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: N/A
What we Love and What You Should Know
The case shows some light scratches; some are slightly more noticeable due to its highly polished surface. The dial is preserved in very nice condition, with minor scratches around the index at 10 o’clock that are only visible under a loupe.
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Description
Why This Watch Matters
This Favre-Leuba Sea Chief has a clean mid-century design with tall indexes that give the watch extra depth and a more three-dimensional appearance.
The Full Story
The origin of Favre-Leuba goes back several centuries when it was started by Abraham Favre in 1737. Later in 1815, the Favre family joined forces with Auguste Leuba and became what we know as Favre-Leuba today. The company was very forward-looking and had shown interest in expanding outside of Switzerland from its early days. By the mid-1850s, the company was operating in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It continued to produce quality Swiss watches for its international customers until the Quartz Crisis hit the Swiss watchmaking industry in the 1970s.
Different variations of the Sea Chief model were produced, but the practicality of the hack mechanism and quick-set date make this example a nifty daily watch. While the case measures at 35mm, the thin bezel with the unobstructed silver sunburst dial design and tall indexes give the watch a prominent presence on the wrist.
The Fine Print
Maker: Favre-Leuba
Model: Sea Chief
Reference: N/A
Year: 1960s
Case No: 92003
Movement No: N/A
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 35mm diameter; 10mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, likely tritium
Caliber: Mechanical-winding AS caliber 2601
Bracelet/Strap: The HODINKEE Davenport Watch Strap in Tan
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: N/A
What we Love and What You Should Know
The case shows some light scratches; some are slightly more noticeable due to its highly polished surface. The dial is preserved in very nice condition, with minor scratches around the index at 10 o’clock that are only visible under a loupe.
