Pronto Verdal Monopusher NOS Venus 131

Pronto Verdal Monopusher Venus 131 NOS Sector dial Rotatable bezel

Title
An extremely rare monopusher wristwatch by the Swiss brand Pronto (Verdal), dating back to the 1930s, in New Old Stock/ mint condition

Case
Stainless steel back, steel colored case (chromed)

Dial
Extraordinary sector dial, hands in blued steel

Movement
Venus 131: The chronograph seconds-hand runs continuously and can be reset by pushing the button in the onion style crown. When released the chronograph continuous to run. The movement has been completely taken apart by our professional watchmaker, after which he cleaned and oiled the movement.

Please take into account that this 90-year-old wristwatch cannot be compared with modern competitors in terms of time-keeping accuracy. A rate of approximately +/-2-5 minutes a day must be considered. The essence of this museal example is captured in its condition and rarity.

Strap
Original strap including 1930s buckle, original Pronto Verdal price tag and branding

Condition
After 90 years, this complicated monopusher wristwatch remains still in immaculate, New Old Stock condition. The stainless-steel case back shows extremely minimal signs of wear, as does the condition of the original strap confirms. This Pronto Verdal is a real treasure for the vintage watch collector as it ticks all the boxes: A rare and complicated monopusher movement in an extravagantly shaped watch case, a rotatable bezel, immaculate sector dial and a condition to dream of.

Measurement
28 x 37.5mm

Provenance
Former property of a well-respected watch collector from The Netherlands