Another valjoux powered vintage chronograph on the blog, this time its an enicar sherpa graph. You could be forgiven for thinking that it was the automatic cal. Please refer to the eta 7750 parts diagram opens in new window pages 2 to 9 to obtain the correct part number. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement. As far as i know rolex based its 727 on an updatedimproved v72 which is called v726 and already has a beat of 21,600 i have one of these in my 6263 perhaps this is the reason phongs parts dont always work. Click pictures to enlarge ive written about a sherpa model in the past, the sherpa dive but the sherpa graph is a stalwart of the range and is now very popular with vintage watch collectors first introduced in 1960 the sherpa graph went through many changes during its production run and was. From 1969 until 1972, all hamilton watches were made in switzerland by buren and its partners, which is how the watches were looking at. Basic caliber is the valjoux 773334 movement, modified with a regatta countdown function.
The caliber 7733 is a redesign of the caliber 7730, which in turn is a rebranded caliber venus 188, after valjoux had bought the venus company in 1966. To set the time, pull the winding crown 1 out into position 2 and turn the winding crown counterclockwise ccw. The chronograph design, as it came of the cal1112, is a duboisdepraz job. Valjoux 7730 features manualwind chronograph, 60s, 3045min, cam switched sub second data 14, dm 31. To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. I have not really heard anything bad said about it, and it is much less common to see than its predecessors. View and download acer aspire 7750z service manual online. Its due to the fact that it only winds in one direction, and is allowed to freewheel in the other direction. Variation of the valjoux 7750 with full calendar and hands date, moon phase, 24hours indication. Its distinctive whirring rotor tells you its a 7750 when you move your wrist. Sometimes, we are very tempted to send a watch back, rather than attempt to repair it.
The 7740 is interesting as it is in all practical sense a handwound buren cal 1112. When valjoux began making the 7740 movements, rather than using the buren base. Watches of knightsbridge 16 march catalogue by park. A rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. It was even converted into a highrange mechanism thanks to the transplant of a traditionnal columnwheel. I assumed it would be a china movement, but no luck in fnding which one if it is. Eta valjoux 7753 manuals manuals and user guides for eta valjoux 7753. Venus was bought by valjoux in 1966, and the design for the cal. If i do end up buying a watch with issues, my question is how easy is it to service the valjoux 7730.
Watches with the eta valjoux 7753 calibre available for purchase. 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. The risk for us is pretty high, as we dont charge for. Hi folks, i have recently taken an interest in the so called poor man heuer from hamilton and the like. Valjoux calibre 77407741 series chronograph parts manual. Setting instruction chronograph valjoux 7750 please be sure to check the zenowatch web site for the latest listing of world wide service centres at. It you still need more links replacements are available and add 0. Since the takeover of valjoux by eta the movement is also called calibre. So, i have now turned my attention to watches that are in need of repair etc. Designed in the early 1970s as a lowcost chronograph, the valjoux 7750 has been adapted all fashionable ways. Opening the watch revealed the expected valjoux cal.
Its attention grabbing without diving off the deep end and has superior detailing. In a previous thread, nic raised the following questions about the relationship between caliber 12 and the valjoux 7740 movement. Let me tell you now, finding a good example is proving very difficult. He put it on some machine that indicated that it was running about 6 seconds fast on one side and about 5 seconds fast on the other. The column wheel, a pillar of traditional chronographs. Dial to fit valjoux 7750 white with silver makers dial diameter is 30. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
Lot 117 a gentlemans gallet 24 hour chronograph wrist watch circa 1960s movement. Tritium tubes take the daynight valjoux 7754 from day to night, and automatic chronograph movement boasts 25 jewels and a swissmade origin. An electronic currency converter may be used at the sale. Breitling pocket chronograph 1961 caliber valjoux 5 in nickel. Full hd video lessons streamed to your pcmac, phone or. All valjoux 7750 parts are new and supplied by eta. The new aristo 3h123 features an automatic, selfwinding valjoux 7750 chronograph movement that is revered by watch enthusiasts all over the world. 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. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group.
Valjoux developed the 7740 movement from the caliber 12. Find great deals on ebay for valjoux 7740 and valjoux 7750. We have 1 eta valjoux 7753 manual available for free pdf download. The first valjoux 7750 versions were available in two frequencies 21,600 bph and 28,800 bph, each with 17 jewels. The eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 service manual pdf. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Variation of the valjoux 7750, with additional 24 hours hand and second time zone mechanism. Html created and hosted by chuck maddox on 11 june 2005, scans graciously provided by ralf beinenz. Even though tag heuer launched its own calibre 11 movement in the 60s, it decided to use the valjoux 7750 for developing a brand new calibre, one that was more functional and versatile. Order your next genuine timepiece from bernard watch. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement articles. When youre ready, use the search for items button to see results.
I read that the valjoux 7750 movement was capable of better so i took it to a local watch repair, who sells and services fortis watches, to have it regulated. Home wish list 0 my account shopping cart checkout. Valjoux 7750 operating instructions 244kb download. Turning a valjoux 72 into rolex 727 the rolex area rwg.
Service and repair of a rusty valjoux 7750 based breitling watch. Since the takeover of valjoux by eta the movement is also called calibre eta 7754. Movement lift angles by brand and caliber april 19, 2015 04. With the chronograph module removed however, youll see that the base. Selfwinding chronograph movement with 1725 jewels, 18seconds counter, 30minutes counter, 12hours counter, 28. Unar chronolunar valjoux 7751 operating instructions. Ive been asked if i can repair a replica watch which has a replica valjoux 7750 movement, im led to believe this is an asian 7750.