LEONIDAS Pre Carrera Landeron 248 Chronograph 1960s LNOS

Brand: Leonidas
Year: 1960s
Model: Pre Carrera
Reference: -
Material: stainless steel
Movement: Landeron 248, manual wind
Case diameter without crown: 36 mm
Bracelet/Strap: FlexFit stainless steel
Service-history: unknown
 
LEONIDAS Pre Carrera Landeron 248
 
Here we have a beautiful Leonidas Pre Carrera, a wonderful example of a classic chronograph. This WRISTCLASSIC comes with a crisp case in like NOS condition. Dating to the 1960s this classic model measures 36 mm. The dial is in nice condition and the large hands give this piece extra charm and character showing a nicely aged lume. Powered by a Landeron 248 movement, running strong and keeping time well, it is ready for its job. This rare movement was invented in collaboration with Heuer. The watch comes with a flexfit steel bracelet completing this cool and sportive chronograph. This extraordinary timepiece is getting harder and harder to find nowadays. Leonidas is a historical Swiss manufacturer of first-class chronographs for professional, military, sports and aviation purposes.
 
Why buying a vintage watch?
 
There are many great reasons to buy a vintage watch. Every watch we sell here at WRISTCLASSICS has its own story. Over the years, with every scratch, dent and aging of the dial, they have become unique timepieces of their own. This exact watch you are looking at now, once brought a lot of joy to the first owner with the purchase years ago. And now many years later this vintage watch will bring the same joy to your life. With buying a vintage watch you are showing your commitment to protecting the enviroment, instead of supporting the mass production of modern fashion watches. I hope this helps you with your decision of buying a vintage watch here at WRISTCLASSICS.