Jardur 960 Bezelmeter
Jardur Import Company of New York first registered the copyright with the Library of Congress for a “Jardur 8 feature aviators chronograph” in November 1939 and “Jardur Bezelmeter aviation chronographs” in November 1940. This watch was the product of Samuel Klepper who’s aviation experience led him to create a multi function pilots tool watch marketed and sold directly to aviators through military concession stores and aviation magazines.
The reference 960 has a 38mm diameter case with waterproof pump pushers, unsigned crown and rotating bezel with a red triangle at the "12" position and countdown numerals from 11 to 1. The movement is a Valjoux 71 and is signed on the bridge PILGRIM ELECTRIC CORP.
The dial features a number of useful elements most notably the degree scale in 15 degree increments up to 180 degrees. There is also a tachymeter scale on the outer edge and a graduated minute scale on the inner edge of the degree scale. I have seen 4 different dial variants and an equal number of central hands. Here are 3 dial variants of the Bezelmeter.
The reference 960 has a 38mm diameter case with waterproof pump pushers, unsigned crown and rotating bezel with a red triangle at the "12" position and countdown numerals from 11 to 1. The movement is a Valjoux 71 and is signed on the bridge PILGRIM ELECTRIC CORP.
The dial features a number of useful elements most notably the degree scale in 15 degree increments up to 180 degrees. There is also a tachymeter scale on the outer edge and a graduated minute scale on the inner edge of the degree scale. I have seen 4 different dial variants and an equal number of central hands. Here are 3 dial variants of the Bezelmeter.
