Lebois & Co Baton Chronograph 324.478

The salmon dial with gold indexes was by far the most popular ‘inspiration’ choice of all the vintage Lebois & Co chronographs we pre-selected for Step 1 of our CoLAB project, our worldwide collaboration initiative. And rightly so; the mix between a circular brush finish for the tachymeter, telemeter, and minuterie scales, and sandblasted finishing in the middle of the dial, makes sure this salmon-coloured dial exudes richness and class.

Reference: 324.478

Bracelet: Brown Leather Strap

Case: 39mm x 13.9mm (10.5mm w/o crystal) Thickness x 47.35mm lug to lug

Case Material: Stainless steel case

Water Resistance: 50m (5ATM)

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: Caliber LC-450 - Manual wound column-wheel chronograph

Hands: Blued

Dial: Salmon

Functions: HMS, Chronograph

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Double Domed Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5"

New

Early 2014, Lebois & Co owner Tom van Wijlick and his wife Eveline came across a captivating image of an exquisite vintage Swiss Made chronograph watch, auctioned by Christie’s. Intrigued by its beauty, they printed the picture and stuck it to their fridge. What followed was a deep-dive into the obscure brand and its heritage.

Established in 1934 by Raymond Dodane of the renowned Dodane watchmaking family, the brand fell dormant after the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s.

With the endorsement of the Dodane family, Lebois & Co experienced a renaissance, precisely eight decades after its inception. Now under new ownership, the brand is strategically positioned to perpetuate its legacy of crafting aesthetically pleasing and affordable luxury Swiss timepieces.

Grateful for the support of over 75 investors, Lebois & Co has successfully reclaimed its position on the wrists of watch enthusiasts around the world, methodically expanding its collection with innovative models.