The valjoux 7750 chronograph is a timekeeping icon gear patrol. Free technical manuals and data sheets for your vintage wristwatch. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement articles. A separate department handles special customer requests. From 1969 until 1972, all hamilton watches were made in switzerland by buren and its partners, which is how the watches were looking at.
The 7730 was redesigned in 1969 with different reset hammers, giving the 7733343637 series. Diameter 23,30 mm height 2,50 mm hours, minutes, with or without central seconddate display in window3 hands date location at 3 position. Blog the valjoux 7750 and its creator a true horological. It is known primarily for chronograph ebauche movements that are used in a number of mid to highrange mechanical watches. 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. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement articles ablogtowatch. We have 1 eta valjoux 7750 manual available for free pdf download. Valjoux 7730 features manualwind chronograph, 60s, 3045min, cam switched sub second data 14, dm 31. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group. For you consideration we have a highly desirable hamilton reverse panda reference 7723. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement the. Features manualwind chronograph, 60s, 3045min, cam switched sub second.
History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement. From 1969 until 1972, all hamilton watches were made in switzerland by buren and its partners, which is how the watches were. Valjoux 7750 7740 7720 7730 7760 winding stem swiss made. The warranty certificate must be properly stamped, signed with the dealers name and show. Let me tell you now, finding a good example is proving very difficult. The 7730 is actually a renamed venus 188, which is a manualwind 30minute chronograph 14 ligne movement with two registers. Affordable vintage hamilton valjoux 7730 chronographs, aka poor mans heuerin 1969, hamilton decided to close up shop in lancaster and move their entire watchmaking effort to burens facilities in switzerland. 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 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33. Eta 7750 service walkthrough the industry standard. Watch is currently winding smooth, and running well.
Includes an ugly orange dial that fits the venus 188 only. The valjoux 7750 for ease of manufacture and service right, the valjoux 7750 is constructed of a mainplate 1, a calendar plate 2, and a chronograph top plate 3. 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. This is by no means all the inventory we have for valjoux so if you dont see what you need just ask, we will help. Jul, 2011 valjoux 7730 movement opening up the watch reveals the lovely valjoux 7730 movement. Get the best deals on valjoux when you shop the largest online selection at. It was further modified two more times in the 1970s. Find great deals on ebay for valjoux 7740 and valjoux 7750. Home public forum watch talk brand forums community. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Its hard to believe that the 7750 is still the industry standard movement for chronographs considering its history. As per the title, i was checking why my gigandet valjoux 7733 based chrono was not working today, and noticed that the hair spring got loose from the small insert that connects it to the balance cock whats its name again.
In 1973, inspired by the automatics of zenith, heuer, et al. Etavaljoux caliber 7753 watch movement caliber corner. 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. International organizations, governmental and nongovernmental, in liaison with iso, also take part in the work. First observation shows that it is in fairly grubby condition, but no surprise there. International standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the isoiec directives.
Dec 09, 2015 as per the title, i was checking why my gigandet valjoux 7733 based chrono was not working today, and noticed that the hair spring got loose from the small insert that connects it to the balance cock whats its name again. Valjoux 7733 hair sping got loose watch repairs help. Details about valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 service manual pdf. Order your next genuine timepiece from bernard watch.
In 1910 it moved to a factory building maintained by the municipality of les bioux. The allure of mechanical chronographs is easy to pin down. The crown is a screw down type and has a stem that fits the above calibers. Mar 02, 2016 movement hamilton signed valjoux 7730. Valjoux 7733, 7734, 7736 part 1 of 3 4,234kb download.
The movement inside this watch is a valjoux calibre 726 which is derived from one of valjouxs most recognised and respected calibres, the calibre 72. The valjoux 7750 chronograph is a timekeeping icon gear. I dont want to over pay so felt it best to ask and learn before buying one. Paypal ok for established members or those with references.
It is a solid stainless steel case and the pushers are sticky so they need to be cleaned up. The movement was not as refined as the zenith or calibre 11, but its relative crudeness is made up for by its robustness. The valjoux 7730 is a fascinating movement in that it forms the basis of todays calibre 17 valjoux eta 7750. The valjoux 7750 is available direct from the factory with three enhanced finishes in addition to the standard finish. Valjoux supplied the components for the chronograph module duboisdepraz had designed this module, but did not manufacture these parts and components. Sold hamilton reverse panda chronograph with valjoux 7730. 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. Tiny little mechanisms, powered by springs, engage and disengage at the press of a button. 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. Fully serviced by mitka at watchguy in october 2015. This movement is from the same family as the caliber 7750 7750 vs 7753. Question watches that use the valjoux 7761 movement. Valjoux had recently been joined by a young engineer and ex rolex watchmaker edmund capt and it was he who was given the task of creating a practical and reliable automatic chronograph.
Taking a closer look, it appeared to have been fixed with schellac, but. The case is used and is missing the rotating bezel. Eta valjoux 7750 manuals manuals and user guides for eta valjoux 7750. Eta 7750 service walkthrough the 7750 was first available in 1974, having been one of the first movements to be designed with the aid of a computer. Registering provides access to enhanced features on the site. Valjoux 7734 whats the going price for a working movement. Ubiquity has led to a sort of snobbery among watch geeks who tend to prefer inhouse columnwheel movements. Venus was bought by valjoux in 1966, and the design for the cal. The eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. So ive been looking at what watch id like to save up for and i really like the omega speedmaster triple date. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 service manual pdf. The etavaljoux caliber 7753 is an automatic cam type chronograph movement.
Hi folks, i have recently taken an interest in the so called poor man heuer. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7750 please be sure to check the zenowatch web site for the latest listing of. Included are bulova, universal, rolex, longines, omega, valjoux, among others. Valjoux 7730 features manualwind chronograph, 60s, 3045min, cam switched sub second. Breitling top time valjoux 7730 manual wind chronograph vintage 1960 watch. It is a 14 ligne, hand winding, cam switching chronograph movement with 17 jewels and running at 18,000 ah. When valjoux began making the 7740 movements, rather than using the buren base. Unfollow vintage valjoux to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1910 it moved to a factory building maintained by the municipality of les bioux the companys famous column wheel. Ultimate guide to the heuer camaro the home of vintage. Eta 7750 service walkthrough the industry standard chronograph. Valjoux 7730 movement opening up the watch reveals the lovely valjoux 7730 movement.
The valjoux 7750 expresses an aspect of swiss engineering skill that we do not normally associate with the swiss watch industry. So, i have now turned my attention to watches that are in need of repair etc. Jun 25, 2012 the movement inside this watch is a valjoux calibre 726 which is derived from one of valjouxs most recognised and respected calibres, the calibre 72. Production continued until 1973 by which time, a total of 175,000 units had been made. Watches with the eta valjoux 7753 calibre available for purchase. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 copy pdf. Watch parts movement spare parts valjoux valjoux 7750. Hi folks, i have recently taken an interest in the so called poor man heuer from hamilton and the like. The 7750 is a good representation of the new, simplified chronographs that began to appear from ebauches s. Iso collaborates closely with the international electrotechnical commission iec on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. Valjoux developed the 7740 movement from the caliber 12.
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. Technical manuals and data sheets watch repair information. To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. Changes were made the original calibre 72 in 1974 to upgrade the escapement, namely decreasing the size of the balance and raising the beat rate from 18,000 to 21,600 bph.
As a base edmund utilised the architecture of the venus 188, a venerable hand wound chronograph from the famous, but by the 60s defunct movement maker, venus. Please note that zeno only ensures full warranty when the zeno watch is bought directly from one of the authorized dealers. Home public forum watch talk brand forums community news. Visually from the dial side you should be able to tell the difference based on. The valjoux 7730 was essentially identical to the venus 188. Then i thought to myself, itd be really cool if it was manual wind.
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