Incredible super rare Jardur Aviation chronograph ref 975S from 1940’s.
Staybrite stainless steel waterproof case diemter 38mm, with snap case back signed “Pilgrim Electric Corp”.
Bezel with red triangle at “12”and countown from 11 to 1 with quarter interval hash marks.
Amazing 1st execution radium black dial with ochre degree scale, tachymeter scale from 60 to 800 and convex kite shaped marker on minute register, open JARDUR logo with SHOCK PROTECTED below.
Manual winding movement caliber Valjoux 71 signed Pilgrim Electric Corp.
Original stainless steel crown unsigned.
Original Waterproof pump pushers.
Original crystal.
Generic black leather strap.
This amazing watch is original in any its part,
Is presented with the wonderful patina.
Very hard to find especially in this condition.
History of the Jardur Watch Company.
Jardur Watch Company (previously known as the Jardur Import Company) was founded by Samuel Klepper in New York City N.Y. in 1937. Samuel was a pilot and the watches he designed were for a special class of users for whom the management of time was an important element of their profession.
Based in the Maclntyre Building at 874 Broadway in New York City, NY, the Jardur Import Company was the exclusive importer from Switzerland of the well-known Jardur aviation waterproof Bezelmeter chronographs and the Jardur aviation waterproof.
In 1945, based on the production of various aviation and flight accessories, the company changed its name to the Jardur Aviation Company. The Jardur precision timers were especially designed for pilots, and incorporated outstanding features necessary and desirable in all flying procedures. These aviation timepieces were greatly appreciated by the top Military officers of those times.
