Vintage Jibé 38mm Hand-Wound Chronograph – Gold-Plated Case, Circa 1940s–1950s

A characterful vintage Jibé chronograph, believed to date from the 1940s–1950s, featuring a gold-plated case and an aged silver-tone dial. Its traditional two-register layout, distinctive Arabic numerals and red outer tachymeter scale give it an unmistakable period appearance.

Powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement, the watch features a central chronograph seconds hand, a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and running seconds at 9 o’clock. The dial is signed “Jibé Chronographe” and marked “Antimagnetic” and “17 Rubis”.

The round case measures approximately 38mm excluding the winder and 40.5mm including the winder, and is fitted with a stainless steel case back. A dark brown textured leather strap complements the warm gold-tone case.

• Brand: Jibé

• Type: Vintage chronograph

• Estimated era: Circa 1940s–1950s; exact year unconfirmed

• Movement: Hand-wound mechanical

• Jewels: Dial marked 17 Rubis

• Case: Gold plated

• Case back: Stainless steel

• Case width excluding winder: Approximately 38mm

• Case width including winder: Approximately 40.5mm

• Dial: Aged silver-tone with Arabic numerals and circular hour markers

• Functions: Hours, minutes, running seconds and chronograph with 30-minute counter

• Outer scale: Red tachymeter

• Strap: Dark brown textured leather

Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition, with visible dial patina, surface scratches and wear to the gold plating, particularly around the lugs and case edges. These age-related marks form part of its vintage character. Please examine the photographs closely for the overall condition.