Vintage LEUBA Louis Sterling Silber, Palisander & Stein Zifferblatt Tankuhr, 1960

Description

You are bidding for original vintage gold plated solid sterling silver and wood case, stone dial “Leuba Louis, Genève” wristwatch, made circa 1960s. A stunning chatoyant tiger’s eye dial, framed in Brazilian rosewood and set in a large 28 x 33mm sterling silver tank case, powered by a manual winding Cal. AS 1977-2 movement. One of the most elegant pieces from one of Geneva’s most underrated watchmakers.Two brands. One name. A legal battle in Geneva.Favre-Leuba SA, a well-established Swiss watchmaker, had owned the «Favre-Leuba» trademark since 1911. Louis A. Leuba, a former employee, launched his own brand in 1952 – under his real name. After his death in 1959, his widow kept the company alive and, in 1960, registered a new “LEUBA” logo.At first, Favre-Leuba turned a blind eye. But over time, confused customers, misdelivered packages, and mix-ups with suppliers pushed them to take legal action – demanding that Louis A. Leuba SA stop using the name and drop the logo.Ironically, no one at Favre-Leuba even carried the “Leuba” name anymore. The verdict? The court ruled that using his own name was fair – but the logo was too close for comfort.
The name stayed. The trademark was cancelled.A quiet but telling chapter in Swiss watchmaking: when legacy, branding, and personal identity collided. A rare statemental and wearable timepiece from a name that once made waves in Geneva.Watch is in overall very good condition 9/10, running and ready to wear or gift!Please check my other listings (swiss watches, clocks, etc) HERE to save on shipping costs.  Watches are sold as-is, and there is no guarantee of to be waterproof or movement accuracy, due to the nature of vintage watches. Please view all the pictures carefully as they form an integral part of the description. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described. This is from a smoke-free and pet-free environment.I'm shipping worldwide: Shipping to Switzerland: Priority $10 (1 working day);Shipping to UK, Europe: Priority $28 (2 - 3 working days) (to EU could be shipped from France);Shipping to USA and other countries: Priority $41 (4 - 8 working days to USA);Item will be shipped from Geneva, Switzerland as an priority registered parcel.Any questions, please ask. Good luck and thank you for looking and for bidding.

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