Bovet Three-Pusher Landeron 47 Chronograph, 1940s

Dealer description — Huntington Company

History & Significance This Bovet chronograph represents a very specific and increasingly hard-to-find chapter of mid-century Swiss watchmaking. During the 1930s and 1940s, Bovet produced a small number of professional chronographs using ébauches from Landeron, including the distinctive Landeron 47, a manually wound, column-wheel chronograph best known for its three-pusher configuration. The Landeron 47 predates the more common cam-switched Landeron movements that followed in the post-war era. Its layout, with separate pushers for start, stop, and reset, reflects early chronograph architecture before standardization took hold. These movements were robust, purpose-built tools and were commonly paired with multi-scale dials intended for scientific, aviation, or industrial timing use. This example features a beautifully aged multi-scale dial with tachymeter and telemeter markings, Roman numerals, and blued steel hands. The overall aesthetic is unmistakably pre-war, both in proportions and in execution, and it stands as a strong example of a utilitarian chronograph from a brand better known today for decorative pocket watches. Writer’s Thoughts Early three-pusher chronographs have a presence that modern watches simply cannot replicate. The case wears compact but substantial, and the dial has developed an even, honest patina that feels earned rather than forced. This is the type of watch that appeals to collectors who value mechanical history and originality over polish or perfection. It wears best on leather and feels exactly as a 1940s chronograph should. Our Promise Every watch we offer is carefully inspected and evaluated for authenticity and originality. We stand behind each piece we sell and disclose all known details and condition observations as accurately as possible. Specifications Brand: Bovet Model: Chronograph Year: circa 1940s Case Material: Nickle plated with Stainless steel caseback Case Size: 34 mm Movement: Manual-wind chronograph Strap: Alran Goatskin Buckle/Clasp: Pin buckle Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Shows visible surface wear consistent with age and use, including light to moderate scratches and handling marks. Case retains strong proportions with well-defined lugs. Bezel: Smooth bezel shows honest wear with scratching and patina consistent with a vintage chronograph of this era. Pushers: Three-button chronograph configuration is intact, with pushers showing surface wear consistent with use. Crystal: Acrylic crystal shows light surface marks consistent with age. Dial: Original dial exhibits attractive, even patina throughout with legible scales and well-preserved printing. All original with no restoration. Hands: Original blued steel hands present with matching aging, showing no corrosion. Strap: The Leather strap is new. Buckle/Clasp: New steel buckle.