Gene's  1951 Le Phare Chronograph​​​

Fabrique Le Phare -- “The Lighthouse”

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In the early 20th century, Fabrique Le Phare was the world's largest producer of repeating pocket watches, and its calibers were used by many other manufacturers. The transition to the wristwatch was difficult, but the company later distinguished itself by creating the first automatic quartz watch.

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