{"product_id":"wakmann-incabloc-chronograph-ref-1315-30-74-steel-wristwatch-1970s","title":"Wakmann Incabloc Historic Chronograph, Ref. 1315.30.74, Steel Wristwatch 1970's Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eWakmann Incabloc Chronograph, a rare historic vintage chronograph \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREF\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1315.30.74\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: manual winding, 17 jewels, in working order \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: stainless steel, 39mm , Black Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e: new leather band\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: excellent for its age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: ca 1970'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wakmann Incabloc Chronograph Ref. 1315.30.74 is a rare and highly collectible timepiece dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s, a golden era of mechanical chronograph innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of Wakmann: Between America, Switzerland, and Aviation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1946 in New York, Wakmann Watch Company played a unique role in horological history. Originally a distributor of prestigious Swiss brands, Wakmann quickly became a key partner of Breitling, importing and co-producing aviation instruments and wristwatches for the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the post-war boom, Wakmann supplied cockpit clocks and precision instruments to both military and civil aviation, embedding the brand in the legendary world of pilots and navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, Wakmann developed its own watches—often assembled in the U.S. using high-quality Swiss components—resulting in timepieces that are today considered historical bridges between American industry and Swiss watchmaking excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e A Complicated and Refined Chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ref. 1315.30.74 belongs to Wakmann’s most important and sophisticated line of chronographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriple calendar complication (day, date, month)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual-winding movement (17 jewels)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften powered by prestigious Swiss calibres such as Valjoux chronograph movements, renowned for their reliability and precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncabloc shock protection, a mark of technical quality and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic 39 mm stainless steel case, considered “jumbo” for its time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese features made such watches technically advanced and highly desirable in their era—and still today among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign: A Legendary Vintage Aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch typically features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced multi-register chronograph dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay and month apertures with a pointer date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, highly legible layout inspired by aviation instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant proportions, combining tool-watch functionality with refined design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination gives the watch a mythical vintage appeal, often compared to period Breitling chronographs, due to their shared heritage and technical similarities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare and Collectible Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Wakmann Ref. 1315.30.74 is considered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare surviving example of complex 1960s–70s chronograph engineering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical witness to the golden age of mechanical watches before the quartz crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn important collector’s piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walkman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55507845153144,"sku":null,"price":3800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/2997\/5259\/files\/rare_Wakmann_Incabloc_Historic_Chronograph_Ref._1315.30.74_Steel_Wristwatch_1970_s_Excellent.png?v=1779187919","url":"https:\/\/24time.swiss\/products\/wakmann-incabloc-chronograph-ref-1315-30-74-steel-wristwatch-1970s","provider":"24Time","version":"1.0","type":"link"}