Rodania Super Waterproof chronograph / diver, Landeron 248
Rodania Super Waterproof chronograph / diver, Landeron 248
Super cool early 70s (probably) Rodania “Super Waterproof” chronograph with skin diver bezel.
The 248 is a seriously overlooked movement. Every bit as good as an equivalent Valjoux 7733. Top button is start, bottom is stop / reset. Running seconds at 9.
37.3mm wide not counting crown, 42.3 long, 20.3 lugs. Don’t know why all measurements had an extra .3mm, but they did.
Solid stainless case with sealed pushers.
Case in original unpolished condition with signs of wear but no abuse
Caseback marked “2439 20” in addition to the regular markings
I fully rebuilt the case - surgically clean, and all new seals, including the crown which I took apart and rebuilt with a new gasket.
NOS crystal, vintage acrylic
Bakelite Indicator ring / bezel. Smoothly turning bi-directional. Ring is plated brass, and has some brassing around the coin edge knurling.
Beautiful seal / slate grey glossy enamel dial with lovely butter toned tritium lume and gloss white painted markers, text, and hands.
Hand lume is slightly patina’d down darker.
Landeron 248 movement is in excellent condition, fully serviced by me less than two months ago.
NOS mainspring
Bracelet is a vintage generic I liked the look of on this watch. Originally, it would have come on a perforated / rally strap, small holes.