Armand Nicolet is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Tramelan, Switzerland. The company’s history stems back to 1875 when Armand Nicolet set up his first watchmaking shop. Nicolet had registered additional brands, with the Telda name mainly associated with chronographs. After the founder’s death in 1939, his sons continued the business under the name Les Fils d’Armand Nicolet and retained the Telda brand.
Juan Manuel Fangio and Mercedes-Benz
The Telda Mercedes-Benz Classic Juan Manuel Fangio Chronograph was released in the 1990s and features the five time Formula One champion’s name on the dial, and an exhibition case back featuring the Mercedes-Benz logo. This unique timepiece had a limited run of 1,000 pieces.
Paul Newman Replica
While not strictly an official Grand Prix-licensed watch or even an homage to one, the Telda Paul Newman Daytona Chronograph Replica from the same era is well worth a mention. This authorized replica timepiece was produced in a limited edition of only 300, making it even more rare than the original.
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