LeJour PVD Chronograph Strap While triple calendar chronographs produced

While triple calendar chronographs produced by Universal Genève have the most prestige among vintage collectors

But when the Speedmaster you see here (a Reference 145

returning to smaller case sizes

this is a lovely example of one of the most desirable Tank Louis Cartier models ever produced

you’re okay

LeJour PVD Chronograph Strap While triple calendar chronographs producedWhy We Love It In the 1960s and 70s sporty chronographs were all the rage. The popularity of sports like race car driving and sailing meant that watch manufactures were churning out sporty chronographs, many of which followed the templates set by the Omega Speedmaster or Heuer Carrera, with large, sturdy steel cases and streamlined dials. As the decade wore on, many other brands capitalized on the success of these watches by releasing versions of