Eta 7751 valjoux unavailable manufacture horlogere. Unfollow valjoux movement to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The timekeeping mechanism drives the calendar wheel that drives the day disc and moon phase yoke and engages with the date wheel that once per month engages via the month finger. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement the. The valjoux 7750 was the perfect answer and the movement found its way into countless mechanical chronographs from everyone from tissot to sinn to tag heuer to omega. In summation, it is an extremely flexible watch with a hardy and complication rich eta automatic valjoux 7751 movement. Hi guys, ive been posting in the vintage forum for a couple months, but this time need to see if anybody know of a reliable source for the omega calibre 1164 valjoux 7750 movement. While it has become fashionable to regard the 7750 as a generic, common movement, the calibre is easily able to meet cosc chronometre standards in top spec and can be found in a range of highend watch brands, including iwc, tudor, panerai, hublot. Valjoux 7750 features automatic chronograph, 60s, 30min, 12h, cam switched sub second day. The story goes like this most people think of greyhaired old watchmakers toiling over their benches to create new watch movements.
If i do end up buying a watch with issues, my question is how easy is it to service the valjoux 7730. This precision automatic movement, based on the famous valjoux 7750, has an impressive 46hour power reserve. For best results, please read the instructions in this bucklet carefully before using your poljot. Hi bibbs, just checked the site and all the bentleys are advertised as asia 7750 valjoux chrono.
The valjoux 7750 chronograph is a timekeeping icon gear. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7751 please be sure to check the zeno watch internet web site fo r the latest listing of world wide service centres at. Also for calibers 7751, 7753, 7754, 7757, 7758, 7760, 7765, 7768, 7770, a07. As the title says im looking for a watch with a valjoux 7751 movement similar to my hamilton khaki 7750 chrono. 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.
Specifications precision selfwinding movement automatic swiss made, 25 jewels, 28800 pulsation per hour, incabloc anti. With its unique automatic movement of up to 60 hours of power reserve, the tissot le locle chronograph offers high performance at affordable price, wrapped in a classic and timeless design. When valjoux began making the 7740 movements, rather than using the buren base. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group. The omega movement corresponding to the speedmaster classic of the early 1990s was the omega 1150, which is a 17 jewel version of the valjoux 7751 with guildfinish. Valjoux sa, located in the picturesque village of les bioux in the swiss jura, is a subsidiary of eta and also part of the swatch group. Datocompax vintage valjoux 72c and 88 triplecalendar. Jul 19, 2012 a rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build.
What resulted was a fun, informative and delightful conversation between kohei saito moderator of timezones japanese and seiko forums and. Iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition is powered by so called iwc caliber 79230 automatic movement, which in essence is a modified version of eta valjoux 7750 workhorse movement and so can easily be replicated by taking and slightly modifying original eta 7750. The eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. The durable 45mm 316l stainless steel case features dramatically oversized chronograph pushers, so drivers can easily time important events, even while wearing driving gloves. Nov 25, 2017 the valjoux 7730 was a hand wound chronograph movement with 17 jewels, and the initial versions of this movement were virtually identical to the venus 188. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7750 please be sure to check the zenowatch web site for the latest listing of. Selfwinding chronograph movement with 1725 jewels, 18seconds counter, 30minutes counter, 12hours counter, 28.
Tissot le locle valjoux chronograph t0064141105300 tissot. For best results, please read the instructions in this bucklet carefully before using your poljot mechanical chronograph. This precision automatic movement, based on the famous valjoux 7750, has an impressive 46hour power reserve the durable 45mm 316l stainless steel case features dramatically oversized chronograph pushers, so drivers can easily time important events, even while wearing driving glov. Find great deals on ebay for valjoux 7751 and valjoux 7750. Valjoux is responsible for the design and manufacture of the valjoux 7750 movement and variants, an extremely popular movement used in the majority of mechanical chronograph watches on the market today when the valjoux 7750 is different from most other chronograph movements, using the threeplane cam system rather than the column wheel. Thoughtsthread on the valjoux 72 family of chronographs. Valjoux 7751 operating instructions 389kb download. Iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition is powered by so called iwc caliber 79230 automatic movement, which in essence is a modified version of eta valjoux 7750 workhorse movement and so can easily be replicated by taking.
Valjoux not only wanted him to develop the movement as quickly as possible, but it also needed to be a robust, reliable, and accurate automatic chronograph that was relatively inexpensive to make and included a quickset day and date. The models display exquisite elegance with details such as roman numerals and a traditional le locle signature which complete the picture of classical chic. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7751 please be sure to check the zeno watch internet web site fo r the latest listing of. The rusty one had some broken parts but i went ahead and started cleaning. In 1973, inspired by the automatics of zenith, heuer, et al. Please download and read the user manual carefully before using. I have three watches of differents brands with a 7751 and all of them have the changes spaced by a significant amount of time. The 7750 and 7753 are basically the same movement with the exception of the placement of the subdial configuaration and date window. A chronograph developed by sinn on the basis of the valjoux 7751.
While it has become fashionable to regard the 7750 as a generic, common movement, the calibre is easily able to meet cosc chronometre standards in top spec and can be found in a range of highend watch brands. The 7751 can be set at anytime of the day as long as you follow these simple steps. Must be 40mm preferably with a black or dark blue dial but id be willing to check out some white ones. Some specific movements based on this include the ball rr1403, breitling b21 without moon phase, longines l678. Rare german temption cgk203 valjoux 7751 based watch. White 2 dial chronograph movement eta valjoux 7751 7761. Mar 16, 2012 it also goes into the history of the 7750 movement, which is the mainframe of the 7751.
Page 3 you are now the owner of a poljot automatic mechanical chronograph with one of movements of the swiss firm eta cal. The pictured example of the etavaljoux caliber 7750 is one of the most recognizable and widely used automatic chronograph watch movement. Valjoux 7753 operating instructions 215kb download. I love 7751 but by far its not a movement for a dress watch. Before using the chronograph make sure the watch has been wound up.
The chronograph is an independent timing system for brief intervals of time. Based on the popular valjoux 7750, this movement displays. After an extended period of nonuse, the movement must be set in motion. Screwdriver with adapted blade to adjust the eccentric screw of the minute counter for the calibre range eta valjoux 7750. Valjoux interchange part numbers 161710 3,596kb download valjoux interchange part numbers 7218070 2,118kb download valjoux interchange part numbers 80799433 3,395kb download.
The genuine eta 7750 is made in switzerland, yours is made in china, which means it is not a genuine eta movement it is a clone copy. The valjoux 7750 chronograph is a timekeeping icon gear patrol. The movement was not as refined as the zenith or calibre 11, but its relative crudeness is made up for by its robustness. Attachment 1007067 and this one is my all time favorite 7751 attachment 1007068. Specifications precision selfwinding movement automatic swiss made, 25 jewels, 28800 pulsation per hour, incabloc anti shock system, nivaflex spring, tight tolerance of adjustment. White 2 dial chronograph movement eta valjoux 7751 7761 swiss made o 30. Bought two 7733 valjoux movements each with different problems. The automatic movement will keep the watch wound as long as the watch is worn. Zk n 1 solar eclipse eta valjoux 7751 time is yours. A rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. It also goes into the history of the 7750 movement, which is the mainframe of the 7751. Diameter 30,00 mm height 7,90 mm hours, minutes, small second date indication by hand chronograph counters 60 seconds 30 minutes 12 hours. The valjoux 7733, evolved from a much older venus motor, was to be the foundation for a new quartzbeating movement. The average amplitude values of most watch movements made today are.
Today, it is part of the mecaline line of eta movements. Eta 28242, unitas 6497, unitas 6498, valjoux 7750 and valjoux 7751. On oct 23, 2005 2ndhandman asked in the tz public forum about the valjoux 72726 movement. The etavaljoux caliber 7751 is a 25 jewels swiss made selfwinding automatic movement. Replica watches with swiss eta movement look at replica iwc pilots watch double chronograph edition top gun as an example.
Inside the temption cgk203 is valjoux 7751 automatic mechanical movement. To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. Etavaljoux caliber 7751 watch movement caliber corner. During its production years, the 7730 was redesigned a couple of times with different reset hammers leading to the creation of the 77333436 and 37 series. It is the sole manufacturer of the eta valjoux 7750 swiss chronograph movement, which enjoys the status of being the best known and most widely used of swiss movements. I onw this one eterna mens 1948 moon phase cosc chronograph watch 85154110gb upscale time.
Dec 11, 2005 valjoux 72 family of chronograph movements. In 1910 it moved to a factory building maintained by the municipality of les bioux the companys famous column wheel. Large 15 ligne version of valjoux 72 ligne or just under 72. Authenticvaljoux7751automaticchronographwatchmovement thumbnail 1.
Since the takeover of valjoux by eta the movement is also called calibre. A wide variety of valjoux 7750 movement options are available to you, there are 3 suppliers who sells valjoux 7750. Zenowatch basel valjoux 7751 setting instructions pdf download. Eta valjoux 7751 top chronograph moon phase full calendar 316l stainless steel or black pvd case diameter. Jan 26, 2016 as is so often in watchmaking, the past held the answer. This extremely multifunctional caliber is based on the legendary eta valjoux caliber 7750 chronograph, but with additional complications including a full moon phase indicator at 6. Valjoux is a swiss manufacturer of mechanical watch movements. Based in the german metalsmithing mecca of pforzheim, sk watches sells pare parts for standard swiss mechanical movements. Valjoux 9 3,627kb download valjoux 22 2,430kb download valjoux 23, 72 2,428kb download valjoux 23, 72, 72c, 88, 90 2,090kb download valjoux 24 3,208kb download valjoux 57 5,858kb download valjoux 77, 88, 92 893kb download valjoux 92 3,386kb download valjoux 234, 236, 726 6,189kb download valjoux 320, 321 3,062kb download valjoux 330 2,981kb download. I bought a seamaster pro chronometer on ebay with box and papers knowing that it had water damage and was for parts or service. Etavaljoux caliber 7750 watch movement caliber corner.
I have three watches of differents brands with a 7751 and all of them have the changes spaced by. Although in decent cosmetic order the movement did have a few additional problems discovered during the service, the flyback lever for the chronograph was broken and the date ring had some. Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in normal position. It is known primarily for chronograph ebauche movements that are used in a number of mid to highrange mechanical watches. Make offer eta 7750, movement chronograph automatic valjoux, 17 jewels new, swiss made valjoux ref. Alice frei was a hairspring vibrator and otto frei was a watchmaker and they began by fixing watches and selling watch parts to local jewelers and watch repair person in the oakland san. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement. The other movement looked as if it had been cleaned but had been over oiled by far. For orders of 10 dials or more, it is possible to have a personal brand printed on the dial. Eta mecaline chronographs 7751 valjoux unavailable. That put valjoux in a tight spot, and the company decided that it was up to its fresh hire, edmond capt, to get the company out of it. It was based on the manual wind valjoux caliber 7733, which itself was based on the venus 188. Valjoux 7751 problems if all the indications tried to change at the same moment probably the movement would stop because of the mechanical load involved. Datocompax vintage valjoux 72c and 88 triplecalendar chronographs only has 1,959 members.
Asia 7750 valjoux working chronograph movement 28800bph. Valjoux caliber 7734 is swiss movement from 1960s functions. Note before using the chronograph make sure the watch has been wound up. Which is one of the best bang per buck watch movements out there if you are looking for something a little but more complicated. So, i have now turned my attention to watches that are in need of repair etc. Variation of the valjoux 7750 with full calendar and hands date, moon phase, 24hours indication. Invicta reserve pro diver swiss made 7751 valjoux automatic meteorite watch new.
Inside coated 10 atm 100 meters the first 300 watches per design are numbered 2 years of warranty 2 leather straps of your choice after campaign. If your watch has a screwtype crown, be sure to tighten the crown completely. Page 1 setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7751 thank you for purchasing an original zeno timekeeper. Great value watch with complications tourneau with a. Ubiquity has led to a sort of snobbery among watch geeks who tend to prefer inhouse columnwheel movements. In 1910 it moved to a factory building maintained by the municipality of les bioux. This was a time when experts had long anticipated the quartz revolution. Authentic valjoux 7751 automatic chronograph watch movement. There is really nothing to be disappointed about in my humble opinion. Chronolunar valjoux 7751 operating instructions aws. It shares the ruggedness and accuracy of the 7750, and add the full calendar, moonphase, and synchronized 24 hour hand. Sep 06, 2014 bought two 7733 valjoux movements each with different problems. The watch is built around a proprietary edox 011 movement. As is so often in watchmaking, the past held the answer.
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