A fantastic and increasingly collectible Carl F. Bucherer 1340 Chronograph, powered by the legendary Lemania 1340 automatic chronograph movement, a calibre developed during the golden era of Swiss chronograph production and closely associated with several renowned Omega chronograph references of the 1970s.
Bold, distinctive and unmistakably seventies in its design, this is a watch that appeals to both vintage chronograph enthusiasts and serious movement collectors alike. Offered in honest vintage condition and supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a watch with genuine mechanical pedigree.
Key Details
• Model: Carl F. Bucherer 1340 Chronograph
• Year: Circa 1970s
• Case Size: 38mm x 42mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Black
• Hour Markers: Tritium square hour markers
• Hands: Orange/red central chronograph hand
• Crystal: Acrylic crystal
• Movement: Automatic chronograph
• Calibre: Lemania 1340
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date
• Sub-Dials: Chronograph counters at 6 and 9 o’clock
• Date: At 3 o’clock
• Bracelet: Stainless steel mesh bracelet
• Clasp: Folding clasp
• Water Resistance: Not guaranteed due to age
• Guarantee: 12-month mechanical guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Fair vintage condition with honest signs of age and wear consistent with a watch from the 1970s.
Dial: Original black dial with attractive vintage character and tritium hour markers.
Hands: Original handset with striking orange/red chronograph hand.
Crystal: Presents well with age-related wear consistent with the watch’s vintage nature.
Bracelet: Unsigned stainless steel mesh bracelet in good condition.
Overall: An honest vintage chronograph retaining its original charm and character.
Working Order
Lemania 1340 automatic chronograph movement operating correctly.
Chronograph, date and timekeeping functions working as intended.
Supplied with our 12-month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
The Carl F. Bucherer 1340 is much more than simply another vintage chronograph. At its heart sits the celebrated Lemania 1340, one of the most important automatic chronograph movements of the 1970s and a calibre respected by collectors for its engineering quality and historical significance.
Visually, it encapsulates everything enthusiasts love about the period. The bold case shape, black dial, vibrant orange chronograph hand and purposeful layout create a watch that instantly stands out from modern alternatives.
For collectors seeking something unusual, mechanically significant and genuinely tied to one of the most respected chronograph movement families ever produced, this represents a superb opportunity.
