Vintage manual wind chronographs with interesting dials are just about the most desirable watches on the market today. Regatta timers, sunburst texture, pulsation scales and, of course, panda’s are on top of the desirable world. These are the kinds of watches, if you can find them below $1,300, that will steadily appreciate in the coming years; even after the mild wear of baseball games, bike riding and beer shotgunning. This example, with its beautiful gold case, crisp white dial and solid black subdials is just about all you could ask for – throw the red paddle chronograph second hand in and now you're just spoiled.
LeJour Panda "Red Window" Chronograph (SOLD)
Brand: LeJour
Year: 1978
Type: High grade, mechanical, manual wind
Function: Chronograph
Dial: Original panda with rare red box date window
Movement: Landeron 189
Crystal: Acrylic
Case: signed
Bracelet: Brown Leather
Lug Width: 18mm
Case Diameter: 36mm