Meylan Appraisal

Vintage Mechanical Decimal Stopwatch with Meylan Branding

This is a vintage mechanical open-face stopwatch, likely of Swiss origin, featuring a decimal recording dial. The case appears to be constructed of polished nickel-silver or chrome-plated brass, showing a minor circular bow and a crown at the twelve o'clock position for winding and start/stop functions. A secondary pusher or reset mechanism is visible near the shoulder. The dial is white enamel or painted metal, featuring bold black Arabic numerals tracking a 0-100 decimal scale (specifically measuring 1/100ths of a minute). A smaller sub-dial is located at the top center for recording elapsed minutes. The brand name 'MEYLAN' is visible below the center point. The center-mounted blued steel sweep hand is present. The crystal appears to be acrylic and shows some minor surface scratches and localized glare in the provided image. The overall condition suggests a mid-20th-century manufacture date, potentially for industrial or laboratory timing purposes. There is visible oxidation and light patina on the metal casing, consistent with regular use and age. The hands appear original, and the dial remains remarkably legible with minimal yellowing.