JAREL Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch. Model: JL1099-A

JAREL Men's Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph Watch. Model: JL1099-A. This is a true chronograph - has built in stop-watch. It is one of the most difficult of all automatic movements to build. The intricate mechanism is visible through the mineral glass back. Prized by collectors, these watches make a statement of achievement and prestige. History of the Auto-Chronograph: These intricate devices first became popular in the 1960s. Only a few of the better watch brands carried such models. With the advent of the quartz module in the late 70s and early 80s, mechanical watches fell out of fashion. The auto-chronograph went out of production. A watchmaker by the name of Emerich Meerson asked the largest Swiss movement manufacturer to reintroduce their Automatic Chronograph caliper in about 1990. They agreed, providing that he would purchase 1,000 movements. Of course, today, 1,000 auto-chronos is about 3 days industry supply. However, at the time, this was a huge number and Mr. Meerson had to find a second watch company to purchase 1/2 the minimum production run. Breitling agreed and the watches became an instant hit and grand success for both companies. Now you can own a Jarel Stainless Steel Automatic Chronograph for the low, low price of $329.00. This is perhaps $1,000.00 below the nearest competition. Features & Specifications: 6-Hands; Black Dial with Textured Design; White Printed Minute Track; Three Sub-Dials (watch seconds, chronograph minutes and hours); Curved Mineral Glass Lens; All Stainless Steel Oversized Case and Mineral Glass Back; Genuine Leather Band; Deployment-Buckle with Safety; Water Resistant to 5ATM - 50 meters; Luminous Markers and Hands for Visibility in Low Light; Includes Deluxe Presentation Box and 1 year warranty. MSRP $1,500.00