Strong running men's WWII vintage Solow (Hebe Watch Company) Swiss 17 jewel military wristwatch

Manufactured in Switzerland by the Hebe Watch Company in the 1940's, this is a handsome, rare, collectible vintage men's military wristwatch in excellent condition!

It features an all stainless steel 31.8 mm case, excluding crown and lugs, that surrounds a beautiful silver dial with silver hour, minute, and sweep second hands, raised silver numbers, black outer chapter, and is signed Solow

The dial is in very good condition showing some very light patina from 80 years of service, the domed crystal is clear and bright, and the Swiss, 17 jewel, incabloc, manual wind movement (marked Hebe Watch Company), is running well and keeping very good time.

It has a stainless steel screw-down back and is matched with a vintage stainless steel scissor bracelet.

Stock Code: S-1

ABOUT THE HEBE WATCH COMPANY:

In 1900, Constant Periat opened his first workshop in the Swiss Jura Region at Alle. “He specialized in the assembling of movements and complications”. Periat has always believed in working with the local labor force as he was convinced that “human capital is the strong added value of the company”.

In 1948, the son of Constant Periat, Gilbert Periat takes over the company and opens a workshop under the name of Geraldy SA.

In 1952, the Hebe brand is acquired by the company.

Between 1952 and 1965, Hebe Watch sells their watches to China, the United States, Cuba, Africa and Turkey.

Between 1965 and 1975, Gilbert Periat concentrates on supporting the local work force and creates a new product line.

Between 1975 and 1990, the quartz movements are very popular but Hebe Watch Company still believes in the mechanical movement.

Between 1995 and 2007, Hebe Watch Company specialized in a private label.

Between 2007 and 2010, Pierre Beuret invests in Hebe Watch and becomes its owner. At the time of Baselworld 2008, Hebe Watch produces a new line of chronographs and skeletons.

In March of 2011, Hebe Watch Company enjoys its 42nd year of “participation of Hebe Watch at Baselworld” and celebrates 111 years in the watch industry.

We are Stonehenge Watch Company and have been selling vintage timepieces and new watches on the internet for over 14 years with hundreds of satisfied customers.
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