Bring a Loupe: A Stunning Angelus Chrono-Datoluxe, An Intriguing Rodania ‘Viggen,’ A Breitling Reference 34-31 Made For Soccer Referees, And Other Unusual Finds

This week, we look at some highly unusual vintage watches, two of which have real mysteries surrounding their origin. Specifically, we’re looking at a Rodania that is an almost exact duplicate of a well-known military Lemania, and a Zenith El Primero with a formerly unknown yellow gold case. The rare Angelus Chrono-Datoluxe, and the soccer-dedicated Breitling are much better documented, but no less interesting in their inventive variations on the chronograph complication. This is your Bring A Loupe for December 16, 2016.

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