Imperial Watch Oversized Chronograph

Imperial Watch? Lord Vader would approve! 

The brand, we agree, is not well known, but we'd also have to agree that this is one hell of a good looking watch. Not every great watch has Rolex or Omega printed on the dial - and sometimes it's these unknown gems that appeal most to us. 

First looks definitely don't disappoint. The blue 'snail scale' printing on the dial caught our eyes straightaway and perfectly complement the blued steel hands. The two-tone silver/cream dial glistens in the light and evokes a mid-century design aesthetic brilliantly. Its 38mm solid stainless steel case is in exceptional condition and has a great presence on the wrist. 

This is a prime example of brand name carrying value - or in this case, the opposite. If this lovely chronograph came from a known entity, we all know the price tag would be substantially higher.

But for enthusiasts who like to think outside the box, it presents a tremendous value and a great piece of forgotten history. Imperial or rebel scum alike.

The Story

As vintage watch collectors, we find beauty in discovering the undiscovered, or bringing light to the unknown or forgotten. For every Omega, Breitling, or Heuer, there’s a Buren, a Yema, or a Mulco, long-dead and forgotten manufactures whose products survive to tell the tale. The tales they tell speak of glory and then obscurity as the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s forced many brands to shutter their factories and go out of business.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.