Pinion was able to secure a stock of valjoux 7734 in unused and. Sep 20, 2010 valjoux 7734 date wheel current donation goals. French watch maker yema yema handrolled chronograph valjoux 7734 mounted overhauled by our engineer july 2018. Jan 9, 2018 vintage 70s mervos chronograph valjoux swiss 17 jewel gents watch. This impressive original buren chronograph running to time and in super overall condition. I always figure the cost of a service when i purchase a used watch. Valjoux 7734 movement for repairparts with date disk screws wittnauer bridge, p. Heuer watches all prices for heuer watches on chrono24. Rough and reliable, very common chronograph movement with a huge pedigree.
Contains important data including serial number ranges and original heuer art work, a must for all vintage heuer collectors. So, i have now turned my attention to watches that are in need of repair etc. For those looking for a mechanical chrono on a tight budget, its either the 33 or the seagull st19. Supplier to the jeweler, watchmaker and hobbyist since 19. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group. If i do end up buying a watch with issues, my question is how easy is it to service the valjoux 7730. Arno hasslinger wrote a brilliant book on vintage heuers, of course including the. Valjoux calibre 72 series chronograph service manual. Apr 26, 2018 aside from the name, valjoux changed nothing until 1969 when slight hammer modifications gave rise to the identically specd 7733 and its variants with date 7734, 12hour counter 7736, and 10minute regatta countdown 7737, all containing parts interchangeable with the original 7730. Early 1970s roamer stingray diver chronograph model 734.
The breitling watch blog the ubiquitous valjoux 7750 movement. Yema meangraf super manual winding valjoux 7734 chronograph. Oriental watch valjoux 7734 shield sports chronograph no. The difference between the calibres is that the 7736 has an additional hour register which allows the timing of events up to 12hrs. This book remains a standard reference in the field. To stop time along with watch historian reinhard meis. Difor chronographe valjoux 7734 men 19601969 catawiki. One of the last iconic stingray chronographs to use the roamerpatented waterproof 400ft and large stainless steel case, housing a valjoux cal. Aug 10, 2017 chronograph repair on a valjoux 7734 watch repair is an interesting life, more often that not it is like the repair of anything mechanical, there is normally a symptom to be addressed, but we also need to find the cause.
Valjoux 7734 whats the going price for a working movement. Watch companies can purchase the movement and alter it in house if they desire. Ultimate guide to the vintage heuer autavia the home of. Vintage watch repair replacing stem or crown valjoux. I have also directly uploaded all the pics on wus to obtain a backup archive if something goes wrong with one of the two image hosts, they are too precious. What is your track record with valjoux 77xx movements.
During most of its history the watch was a mechanical device, driven by clockwork, powered by winding a mainspring, and keeping time with an oscillating balance wheel. Find great deals on ebay for valjoux 7734 when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow valjoux 7734 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I dont want to over pay so felt it best to ask and learn before buying one. The valjoux 7750 is by far the most common swiss made chronograph movement in production, with the eta 28942 in second with a 37 jewel movement. Ultimate guide to the vintage heuer autavia the home of vintage. Vintage diver difor calculator chronograph valjoux 7734 jumbo rare swiss made. The valjoux calibres 7730, 7731, 7734, 7736 and 7737 are chronograph movements produced from 1966 to 1978 based on the 1948 venus 188 design. Poljot 33 vs valjoux 7734 disassembly the poljot 33 as used in the strela is a popular budget chrono movement on rwatches. May 05, 2017 i actually like valjoux 77xx movements. Chronographe edox timeroy cs valjoux 7734 vintage chronograph diametre 40mm 0 results. Watches progressed in the 17th century from springpowered clocks, which appeared as early as the 14th century. When valjoux absorbed storied chronograph maker venus in 1966, they discontinued that companys highend column wheel chronograph movements and focused instead on the priceoptimized venus 188 family.
The valjoux calibres 7730, 7731, 7734, 7736 and 7737 are chronograph movements produced from 1966 to 1978 based on the 1948 venus 188 design when valjoux absorbed storied chronograph maker venus in 1966, they discontinued that companys highend column wheel chronograph movements and focused instead on the priceoptimized venus 188 family. Make offer heuer chronographe 905 vintage valjoux 7734 carrera autavia kentuky monaco yema yachting chronograph. However i am talking about a used watch with unknown service history. Valjoux 7733, 7734, 7736 part 1 of 3 4,234kb download valjoux 7733, 7734, 7736 part 2 of 3 4,757kb download valjoux 7733, 7734, 7736 part 3 of 3 4,663kb download. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for meister anker wristwatches. Heuer autavia chronographs book 196285 180 pages with as many hires photographs, detailing approx 50 vintage heuer autavia executions including many super rare variants between 196285. Landeron chronographe type 20 swiss valjoux 7734 manual winding this watch run well and keeps a good time. Html and text created by chuck maddox on 14 janurary 2004. Oct 24, 2011 hi guys im already planning my next project and have started looking for a valjoux 7734 for a tudor mc project and wonder what the going rate was for one of these movements in working condition. Collectible watch caliber, mechnical movement valjoux. It seems like nearly every single automatic chronograph watch out there not using an inhouse movement has a valjoux 7750 in it. Jun 05, 2012 top 10 types of watches to avoid dont buy a watch until youve seen this. Known by some as the poor mans rolex, known by others as a watch brand that makes watches that offer great value for money. Are you here to learn more about the tudor watch history.
This union is a fairly new watch i did not expect the watch to bite the bullet in three days. Only a watchmaker who has learn how to do this sort of work will be able to help you. Vintage heuer autavia 196285 chronographs book special edt. The watch was powered by a mechanical, manuallywound valjoux 7734 calibre, which sat inside a 39mm case which was considered large at the time. The venus 188 was rebranded valjoux 7730, and was sold for a couple of years before it was redesigned and became the valjoux 7733, 7734 with a date and 7736 with a 12hour subdial. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. Valjoux 7734 movement for repairparts with date disk screws. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. We do not do and have no knowledge of this kind of work and there is no reference book that we can consult with in order to answer your questions on which movement to use in a certain case. Tudor celebrates 50 years of chronograph watches, is a new. The valjoux 7750 can be created in several different displays, including adding or eliminating a date window or adding or subtracting a subdial. Valjoux is a swiss manufacturer of mechanical watch movements.
After venus was acquired by valjoux, the 188 design was lightly modified. Vintage 70s mervos chronograph valjoux swiss 17 jewel. Handaufzugchronograph, 60s, 3045min, kaliberbeschreibung literatur. Discover a large selection of heuer watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The valjoux 7730 is a handwound, dualregister chronograph. Pinion revival 1969 handwound valjoux 7734 chronograph. Valjoux 7734 is a direct descendant of the venus 188 manual wind valjoux bought venus when they went bellyup. Oct 11, 2015 ultimate guide to the vintage heuer autavia reading the history of heuer as it is usually written today, its easy to get the impression that the carrera was the series that really established the brands credentials as the leading maker of racinginspired chronographs. Watch parts movement spare parts valjoux valjoux 7733 7734. May 22, 2015 hi ro63,i see that brietling,huer and many others used this movement, the only one ive seen that was anything like it was a avia marineo,there does not appear to have been anything on the dial,so i dont know if they were sold new like this,and if so why,i imagine it was a fairly expensive in its day,so you would think the maker would want their name on it. Everything you need to know about the history of the vintage heuer autavia. Jan 10, 2017 valjoux caliber 7734 is swiss movement from 1960s functions.
Dec 01, 20 restoration of 1970s seiko bellmatic, rusted solid and broken lets get this watch working. There are only a few people in germany and indeed likely anywhere whose expert knowledge in the field of chronographs can be measured with langs. Approximately zero people will spend their lives looking for a beat up, common, 1970s breitling like this datora 592. Valjoux sa was founded in 1901 by the brothers john and charles reymond in les bioux and until 1929 operated under the name reymond freres sa. Collectible watch caliber, mechnical movement valjoux chronograph 7734 tudor montecarlo,vulcain, heuer autavia watches. Valjoux reference site excellent source for company history, watch details, etc. Valjoux 7733 for sale in uk 63 secondhand valjoux 7733. The valjoux 7730 is a handwound, dualregister chronograph movement produced from 1966 to 1973.
It is known primarily for chronograph ebauche movements that are used in a number of mid to highrange mechanical watches. Vintage kurfurst chronograph valjoux 7734 caliber hand. Chronograph repair on a valjoux 7734 cumbria watch repair. Recognized for this skill, lang coauthored the book chronograph wristwatches. With the pinion revival 1969 you will wear a piece of history on your wrist.
Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch duration. Eterna kontiki 42mm chronograph automatic eta valjoux 7750 1241. Verbel chronograph, handwound, gold plated, 1970s, valjoux 7734 movement, swiss made, date display. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 copy pdf. In 1910 it moved to a factory building maintained by the municipality of les bioux. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33. Find great deals on ebay for valjoux 7734 and valjoux 7733. Valjoux 7733 7734 venus 175 178 lot chronograph wa. Verbel cronografo valjoux 7734 no reserve price men.