Vintage Wakmann Chronograph Watch 36mm Silver Black Dial | Valjoux 7733 | JP Pingouin Case CA1970s
ITEM-2576
Product Details
A classic 1970s Swiss chronograph from Wakmann, featuring a stainless steel case with bold oversized bombe lugs and a striking silver dial with black accents. This vintage chronograph is powered by the reliable manual-wind Valjoux 7733, one of the most respected workhorse chronograph calibers used by many Swiss brands during the late 1960s and 1970s.
The case was supplied by J.P. Pingouin, a well-known importer of Swiss watches into the United States during the 1960s–1980s. With its tachymeter scale, 20-minute chronograph register, and classic vintage styling, this Wakmann chronograph represents an excellent example of mid-century Swiss chronograph design.
Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Wakmann
Country: Switzerland
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 1970s
CASE
Material: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: The width is 36 mm without crown.
Shape: Round.
Lugs: Oversized Bombe Lugs.
Back: Screw back.
Conditions: C 3-9 (The case is in Very Good condition –
Slightly Scratched)
BAND
Type: Standard Leather band.
DIAL
Color: Silver with Black.
Numerals: Non-Numeric
Markers.
Tracks: Minute track, 1/5-sec., tachymeter,
subsidiary seconds dial, 20-minute register
Hands: Hands.
Conditions: D 3 (The dial is in Very Good condition)
MOVEMENT
Type: Mechanical, manual wind movement. The 7733 is a famous Swiss
chronograph movement made by the company Valjoux. It’s a very common and respected
“workhorse” chronograph movement used in many vintage watches from brands like
Nivada, Heuer, Wakmann, and others in the late 1960s–1970s.
Jewels: 17 Jewels.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Set: Stem Set.
Numbered: VAL500X
Conditions: M 3 (The movement is in Very Good
condition)
Vintage Wakmann chronographs powered by the Valjoux 7733 remain highly collectible among enthusiasts of classic Swiss tool watches. With its strong 1970s styling, reliable chronograph movement, and imported Swiss case by JP Pingouin, this watch is an excellent example of vintage mechanical chronograph craftsmanship.
