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Wakmann Triple Register Chronograph - Stainless Steel Silver Dial

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Three Registers, Silver Dial
This is a three-register chronograph from the 1960s, a configuration that delivers the full stopwatch layout in a highly legible format. The silver dial carries three recessed subdials, each one cleanly defined against the main surface, with printed tracks and markers that remain crisp. The 37mm stainless steel case frames the dial without crowding it, and the smooth bezel keeps the focus on the dial itself. The watch is fitted to a blue leather strap with contrast stitching, a pairing that pulls the cool tones of the steel and silver forward.
The Breitling Connection
In the mid-20th century, Wakmann served as the American importer and distributor for Breitling watches. This relationship was a strategic move to navigate US import duties, with Wakmann assembling watches in New York using high-quality Swiss components often supplied by Breitling. As a result, many Wakmann chronographs from the 1960s share design DNA, movements, and overall build quality with their more famous Breitling counterparts. This piece comes from that key period, representing a direct link to one of the most important partnerships in 20th-century watchmaking.
Clean Case And Dial
Excellent Vintage Condition overall, earned by a case that retains strong, defined lines and a dial that has held its clarity. The stainless steel case shows no major dings or reshaping, and the smooth bezel is clean. The silver dial is well-preserved, with its printed tracks and markers remaining sharp and the subdials free of significant marks. The hands are clean. The blue leather strap with contrast stitching shows little wear and fits wrists from 6.75 to 8.25 inches. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
Wrist Presence Without The Name
The case sits comfortably on the wrist, with a balanced profile that reads as a classic mid-century sports watch. The blue leather strap against the silver dial creates a presence that's both restrained and deliberate, the kind of pairing that holds attention without announcing itself. This Wakmann offers the aesthetic and mechanical substance of a vintage Breitling chronograph from the same era, but in a package that stands on its own. It's an argument for looking past the name on the dial to find the underlying quality and history.
Key Specs
Era: 1960s
Movement: Manual Wind
Case Size: 37mm (Excluding Crown)
Bezel: Smooth Stainless Steel
Bracelet Length: 6.75-8.25in
Strap: Blue Leather with Contrast Stitching
Dial: Silver, Arabic Numerals
Metal: Stainless Steel
SKU: 1946
Fit & Customization
This watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:
  • Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length
  • Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit
  • Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle
  • Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback
Contact us about this item or your order, and we'll take it from there.