Baylor "Camaro" Chronograph 'Landeron Cal. 187', 1970s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

As an homage to nearby Baylor University, the Dallas-based jeweler Zales used the name Baylor as the in-house brand for many of their watches in the late 1960s and '70s. Case in point, this beautiful Baylor "Camaro" chronograph, which employs a robust Landeron Cal. 187 movement within a gold-plated case. When compared head-to-head with a Heuer Camaro ref. 7843, both watches possess the same cushion-style stainless steel 37mm case with a screw-down case back and pump pushers, the same chapter ring, and a "panda" dial with dual subsidiary registers, making it a fantastic "poor man's Heuer." Stock # BLYCAMCHRON Brand Baylor Style "Camaro" Chronograph Model N/A Serial N/A Size Men's Material Gold Plated Stainless Steel Dial Matte Black / White Millimeters 37 Strap 2pc Handmade Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The original gold-plated case shows minor signs of polishing, with the original case finishing and lug chamfers still strong. The stainless steel case back shows minor wear, with all factory engravings still strong and easy to read. The watch features its original gold-plated pump pushers and signed crown, the latter of which shows some signs of wearing down of the plating. The watch is supplied on a two-piece tan leather strap with a matching gold tang buckle. DIAL & HANDS The matte black dial is incredibly clean, with almost no signs of age or patina. The white chapter ring features black text that is highly legible and shows little to no wear. The white subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock pop off the dial nicely, with the latter subdial featuring a unique orange-and-black pattern. The date window, interestingly located at 12 o'clock, is surrounded with a gold outline to match the rest of the watch's accents, including the gold hands, which are immaculate. ACCESSORIES None. The service history is unknown and is ready for service. The service can be provided upon request at the time of service.