Vintage Verdal, firm was founded in 1933 by VERmeersch
The firm was founded in 1933 by Etienne VERmeersch (married with Mathilda DALle).
De watches were made in Switzerland by Pronto watches co. Distribution first from Bruges later on from Antwerp. The most florishing period was 1950 - 1980. Many well-known cyclists had a Pronto Verdal on their wrist such as Van Steenbergen, Merckx, Gimondi, ...
Sales were stopped in 1997.
with teammembers of that year | 
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the back, serial number 6300 | 
with Fleur de Lys as logo |
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100% waterproof, seventeen jewels |
Year
1950-60's
Brand
Horloge
Country
Switzerland
