Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph (4816)
$3,295Product Details
| Brand | Ollech & Wajs |
|---|---|
| Reference / SKU | 210000007622 |
| Gender | Men's |
| Movement | Manual |
| Case | Stainless Steel 38mm |
| Bezel | Aluminum, Rotating |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Dial | Black |
| Bracelet / Strap | Leather, Strap, Black |
| Complication | Chronograph |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
| Box & Papers | No Box, No Papers |
| Working Condition | Inspected and keeping accurate time. |
| Authenticity | Certified authentic by the WatchDealHub in-house team of specialists. |
| Warranty | 1-Year Watchworks |
| Photographs | All photographs are of the actual watch for sale. |
About reference 4816
Reference 4816 — the Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph — offered pre-owned at $3,295. You get manual winding, chronograph, a leather strap and a black dial.
Bracelet, size and who it suits
On the wrist the Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph sits on a black leather strap — the easiest thing on the watch to change. Size is the thing to get right: at 38mm, it is big enough to read and small enough to forget about. Best suited to anyone who times things and would rather do it on the wrist than on a phone and an owner who will actually take it near water rather than keep it for the office.
Winding, running, reading the time
Power for the Zürich Chronograph comes from a manual movement — winding it is part of owning it. On the dial you get a chronograph you can start, stop and reset. The reference, 4816, is what separates this specification from the others sold under the Zürich Chronograph name.
Case and dial on ref. 4816
The Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph comes in stainless steel, at a 38mm diameter — steel is the practical answer for an everyday watch. Over the dial, acrylic — acrylic is period-correct, and warmer in tone than sapphire. Aluminum and Rotating describes the bezel; mark a start point and read the time since.
From the listing
Vintage 38mm Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph (4816)
The Ollech & Wajs Zürich Chronograph (4816) is a notable example of the brand’s commitment to crafting durable and precise timepieces. Established in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Ollech & Wajs initially gained recognition for producing robust mechanical watches favored by military personnel, divers, and adventurers. Their watches were particularly popular among U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War, often purchased through military exchange stores and mail-order catalogs.
While specific details about the 4816 are limited, it is consistent with Ollech & Wajs’s tradition of creating reliable chronographs. The brand has a history of utilizing high-quality Swiss movements, such as those from Valjoux, including the renowned Valjoux 72, which was also used in the original Rolex Daytona. Ollech & Wajs chronographs from this era were known for their water resistance and durability, making them suitable for professional use.
In the late 1970s, following the liquidation of Breitling, Albert Wajs acquired tooling and stock parts for the Navitimer, allowing Ollech & Wajs to continue producing pilot chronographs under the “Aviation” name. This move further solidified the brand’s reputation for creating high-quality chronographs.
Today, Ollech & Wajs continues to honor its legacy by producing timepieces that reflect the brand’s historical commitment to precision and resilience. The Zürich Chronograph (Ref. 4816), though less documented, remains a testament to the brand’s enduring dedication to quality watchmaking.
Condition, set and warranty
This Zürich Chronograph is pre-owned, inspected in-house and photographed as it is — the images above are of this watch, not a stand-in. As for the set, there is no box and no paperwork with it. The listing records a one-year warranty on it, alongside the two-year WatchDealHub coverage that applies to every watch we sell. Our stock number for it is 210000007622; quote that if you contact a specialist about this listing. $3,295 includes free, fully insured delivery and a fourteen-day return window.
- SKU: 210000007622
- Warranty: 1-Year Watchworks
- Reference: 4816
- Price: $3,295
- Box and papers: No Box, No Papers
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