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Re: A Real Pilots Chronograph
In Response To: Re: A Real Pilots Chronograph ()

: Giovanni,

: Yes, it is a Bezelmeter Ref. No. 960
: As far as I know they were only sold to pilots.
: Some Jardurs came with a Valjoux 71, but the best ones are powered
: by a Valjoux 72, like mine.
: According to this Jardur brochure from 1941, the Bezelmeter Ref.
: No. 960 was $150.00 in 1941.

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: $150.00 must have been quite a bit of money back in 1941... don't
: you think?

: Regards

: Darwin

This watch is rare to find in europe.

mechanics could be Valjoux 71 or 72 were often marked and sometimes they were anonymous.

The dial was marked jardur wanted, everything else could also be anonymous.

usually case and calibre marked "Pilgrim Electronic"

The letter or invoice that you have shown me I own an original copy :-)

sorry my english ....

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