Up for sale is an exceptionally rare vintage Sportex mechanical hand-wind stopwatch, made in Switzerland. The Sportex brand was historically trademarked under the famed Swiss watchmaker Leonidas (later Heuer-Leonidas / TAG Heuer), known for engineering world-class sports timing instruments.
This unique piece features a vibrant red teardrop/shield-shaped hard casing with textured side grips and an integrated neck lanyard. Given its pristine physical state—with clean crystal, no scratches or scuffs, and perfect mechanical operation—this piece appears to be New Old Stock (NOS) or unused collector quality.
Condition Details:
- Appearance: Like-New / Mint Condition. Zero scrapes, chips, or surface wear on the red case or clear lens face.
- Functionality: Excellent working order. Starts, stops, and resets crisp to zero. Mechanical hand-wind movement holds accurate time.
Item Specifications:
- Brand: Sportex (Leonidas / Heuer-Leonidas lineage)
- Origin: Swiss Made (marked "SWISS" on lower dial face)
- Movement: Swiss Mechanical / Manual Wind-Up (Pin-Lever)
- Dial: High-contrast white face with 60-second outer track and 15-minute subdial register
- Case Material: High-impact molded red resin/plastic
- Controls: Center winding crown (green accent ring) with dual top pushers
- Accessories: Factory neck lanyard included
Approximate Dimensions:
- Case Width: ~2.1 in (53 mm)
- Height (including crown/pushers): ~2.6 in (66 mm)
- Thickness: ~0.65 in (16 mm)
- Lanyard Drop Length: ~15-18 in
This is a rare opportunity for Heuer/Leonidas collectors or vintage sports timing enthusiasts to acquire an iconic Swiss stopwatch in museum-grade, collector-quality condition.