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Thin and elegant, they have an azure finish to ensure perfect readability.
A manual chronograph inspired by the F1 races of the 60s. The first 240 pieces of each dial variation will be specially numbered and delivered in a collector's edition packaging including a poster signed by the founder of the brand. Sign up to be among the lucky ones:
Legend 60s reopens a historic chapter in 1960s Formula One timekeeping with two creations, the ‘Panda’ and the ‘Reverse Panda’, fitted for the first time with a hand-wound chronograph capturing the style and flair of that era.
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- March 28th: Preorders opening - collector's edition of 240 pieces per dial - preorder price
- October 2023: Preorders delivery
- End 2023: Legend 60s back in stock - Full price
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At the collectors’ request, Depancel imagined its first chronograph equipped with a hand-wound movement – an essential requirement for purists of fine watchmaking! Available in panda or reverse panda dial, this Legend 60s combines tachymeter and pulsometer scales in a vintage 39 mm case topped with a ‘glass box’ sapphire crystal.
The first 240 pieces of each dial variation will be specially numbered from 001 to 240, and delivered in a collector’s edition packaging including a poster signed by the founder of the brand… Ready?
MOVEMENT
ST1901 mechanical hand-wound chronograph, endowed with 45 hours of power reserve and derived from the famous Venus 175 movement.
STRAP
In micro-perforated leather, pin or deployant buckle and matte finish, resembling the upholstery of a sports car. A must for gentleman racers! A beads of rice metal bracelet typical of the era is also available.
CASE
In stainless steel, alternating polished and satin surfaces, it is equipped with a sapphire crystal and remains faithful to the aesthetic touchstones of the 60s, while only measuring only 39mm in diameter. Timeless!
DIAL
Silver satin finish with black counters (panda) or the reverse (reverse panda). Two emblematic variations of vintage chronographs, with double tachymeter & pulsometer scale (graduated for 15 pulsations).
DIAMETER39mm
THICKNESS13mm
LUG WIDTH20mm
WATER RESISTANCE 5 ATM / 50m
MOVEMENTMechanical hand-wound
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HAND-WOUND CHRONOGRAPH
Enthusiasts have made their interest clear in seeing Depancel move back towards its racing chronograph roots: Legend 60s is equipped with a Seagull ST1901 hand-wound movement, derived from the famous Swiss Venus 175 (that was manufactured until the late 60s) and is adjusted by our French watchmakers.
It features an iconic column wheel – very much the caliber’s gearbox, managing the different functions of the chronograph. A reliable, well-finished movement with a 45-hour power reserve and a frequency of 3 Hz.
OPTIMUM READABILITY
There are no shortage of nods to history on the dial, either. First with the two finishes chosen, ‘Panda’ and ‘Reverse Panda’. The Panda features two black counters on a silver background with a vertical satin finish; on the Reverse Panda, the color scheme is reversed. The two versions both serve the same purpose of maximum legibility, even at high speed – and in a shuddering race car cockpit.
The dial is surrounded by a double tachymeter & pulsometer scale that have been carefully engineered : the pulsometer goes up to 150, plus a red zone if the heart rate reaches 200bpm. The tachymeter scale runs from 0 to 240 km/h, the usual Formula One performance range in the Sixties.
BACK TO BASICS
In the interests of historical accuracy, the concept of this Legend 60s collection has been designed to reproduce exactly the same feel as the original chronographs. The diameter has been studiously kept at 39mm, the standard during the 1960s. The case is made from steel, the best material for withstanding the harsh conditions of Formula One racing, and topped with a ‘glass box’ sapphire crystal: the customary design of the era. The strap is perforated with small holes, mirroring a pattern also to be found on drivers’ gloves at that time.
A COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF 240 PIECES FOR EACH DIAL
For this pre-order launch, the first 240 copies of each dial will be individually numbered and delivered in a collector’s edition accompanied by a poster signed by the brand’s founder. Ready to race?
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