A Piece of Medical History: 1930s Chrome Rectangular Doctor's Duo-Dial Watch
Step back in time with this remarkable 1930s chrome-cased rectangular doctor's watch, a unique timepiece designed for medical professionals of the era. Its distinctive duo-dial layout allowed for the simultaneous tracking of standard time and pulse readings, making it an essential tool for doctors.
Arabic numerals and the original, blue steel hands sit inside the outer-minute track in the top dial. In the lower dial is a completely separate subsidiary seconds, with Arabic seconds ,rail-track outer 60 seconds circle and the most amazing sunburst line effect.
As with many watches from this period the case is Chromium over base metal, Shows signs of wear on the cased back but in good order for its age.
Duo dial doctor's watches became particularly popular with the advent of the Art Deco period in the 1920s. Many companies produced several different models, but all had a shared common purpose - to provide functionality and legibility for doctors. The watches were primarily designed to be used to take a patient's pulse. The evolution of the doctors watch can be seen in the design of the Rolex Prince in 1928, with the large subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock, as this watch was also designed to assist doctors with measuring heart rates.
For a watch of this age, we would recommend that it is considered for occasional use, once or twice a week. This is largely because watches of this age weren't built to deal with modern life. They do not have dust proofing, shock absorption and are easily magnetized. Please do try and keep the watch away from magnets such as computers, phones, speakers etc.
This watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
This watch is a real piece of history. A timepiece showing the challenge of integrating a formal dress watch with a functional piece of equipment, and only a few doctors watches were made in solid gold, making this watch extra special. A comfortable fit on the wrist, this 1930s, Deco-style wristwatch is perfect for him or her and is a must-have in any collection!
Spec Stuff
Reference : 7713
Movement : Manual Wind Swiss Caliber A,S 340 15 Jewels with separate seconds adaption. Age : 1931/1940 Specific Age : 1930s Case Size : 25mm X40mm Case Thickness : 11mm Lug to Lug : 40mm Lugs :16mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No Case Material : Chrome plated base metal Service History : Our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1930s chrome tank Deco style Doctors Duo Dial Wristwatch with sunburst sub seconds
