This is a very limited NOS like condition there are few scratches on the case on crystal from handling over the years. which means for a watch is old it is clean and keeps great time. numbered 498 on the case back.
This is a beauty. It is very rare to find a watch this old with Regatta colored chronograph register. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and keeps great time. This is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos. The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO Program. Contact me if you have any questions first.
SPECIFICATION | |
Case | Stainless Steel Case and Case Back. A few scratches from handling over the years. one of the pushers has plating lose. |
Case Size | 42,50 mm without the crown and 40,60 mm Lug to Lug |
Case Back | Stainless steel cover signed, with Screw Back. Please note case back in most cases is not fully tighten. |
Crown | UnSigned |
Crystal | Acrylic Some Scratches, |
Bezel: | None. |
Dial: | Has beautiful Fresh Orange and Green Luminous hands & indices dial, Swiss made Mark, two register Chronograph. there is an small mark next to the 60 at 12 o'clock, which looks to be from factory. since the dial is so clean.with the seconds Hand and date at 6 O'clock with red date wheel. Shows light patina Please see picture for more detail. |
Complication | Seconds, Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter, Regatta marking on the dial with colors |
Movement | Manual-winding Valjoux 7734, Chronograph with date none quickset. Since this is NOS condition the chronopushers are not been used, so bit stiff. |
Movement Notes | Just inspected and in great shape. Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear marking. Movement is running. Keeps great time see below time testing. |
Strap | Genuine Lizard Leather Swiss Made , Lug Size: 22mm Please see picture. |
Box | Come with Beautiful Vintage Style Box. Or Experts Watches Pouch |
Reference # | 498 |
Made in | Switzerland |
Water Resistance | No. Please pressure test before water use. |
Service Level | 3 (Please see Tab below for details) Please keep in mind when comparing serviced watches with none serviced watch. Price is at least $300-$500 more based on complications. Since old watch are like old cars you never know what you gone get. |
Timing Test ** | 16 s/day In-House Time Test Results (See Service Level Tab)** |
Certified Pre-Owned | Passed 25-point inspection. Please see tab below for details. |
Warranty | 3-Month Service Warranty (Please see Tab below for details) |
Notes: | All watch functions tested and operable. Circa 1960’s |