A Very Well Preserved Le Cheminant Automatic Field Watch with a Calendar Function, Superb Condition, c.1982

The known references forLe Cheminantbegin in February, 1847, when Mr. Le Cheminant, ajeweller, has a shop at72 Wimpole Street, London.

AlthoughJohn Le Cheminant, watchmaker and jeweller died on 1 February 1876, the name continued, withLe Cheminantappearing intradedirectories as watch maker at the same address, 72aWimpole Street, in 1884. By 1915Le Cheminanthas an address at 81Wigmore Street, in the sameLondondistrict, and was inscribing this address on itstimepieces.

At this timeLe Cheminantwas among several companies which suppliedprecisiontimepieces to theBritish Royal Navy.

By 1923Le Cheminanthad become Le Cheminant and Co, at 97 Wigmore Street on the corner ofDuke Street. Classified ads appeared frequently with this address inThe Timesuntil December 1933, offering the reassuring information in 1927 that they had beenestablished 100 yearsand, in 1929, that Le Cheminant had beenestablished in 1822, significant because this date became astrong featureof the brand in later years.

Whats On Offer

ThisLa Cheminant Field Watch has been very well preserved, at approximately 40 years old, it has barely asign of previous wear and it has clearly been meticulously looked after. Reminiscent of tool watches used during WW2, the black dial boasts bold Arabic numerals and an outer minute track with luminous pips on the hour. The more contemporary additions include a date aperture and ‘Mercedes Hands’ which are also luminous, and great for visibility in low light. This watch looks almost like new old stock,and at 36mm is a nice mid-size which is super comfortable on the wrist. The watch is paired with a simple black strap, however, you could definitelystyle it out with a bolder colour for a sharper look. A robust yet stylish piece that is perfectly adapted to both casual and more formal wear – we love it!

Additional information

Made from

Case: Stainless Steel

Dial: Black

Crystal: Acrylic

Bracelet:

Technical specifications

Winding: Automatic

Movement Type: Mechanical

Calibre:ETA 2824-2

Jewels:25

Waterproof:

Power reserve: 40hrs

Purchase details

Condition: Superb

Model Reference: Unknown

Date of issue: c.1982

Warranty: 12 Months VWS

Dimensions

Width (without crown): 36mm

Lug width: 18mm

Lug height: (lug to lug) 41mm

Wrist size:Adjustable