Daytona genuine swiss made eta valjoux 7750 solidswiss. The valjoux calibres 7730, 7731, 7734, 7736 and 7737 are chronograph movements produced from 1966 to 1978 based on the 1948 venus 188 design when valjoux absorbed storied chronograph maker venus in 1966, they discontinued that companys highend column wheel chronograph movements and focused instead on the priceoptimized venus 188 family. While the timer function does its job admirably, its design is somewhat simple compared to the mechanics of the lemania cal. Eta valjoux 7750 movement revision overhaul watch repair. A rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. The tag heuer monaco originally heuer monaco is a series of automatic chronograph wristwatch originally introduced by heuer in 1969 in honour of the monaco grand prix. Manualwinding movement with 17 jewels with incabloc. The 7730 was redesigned in 1969 with different reset hammers, giving the 7733343637 series. 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. If the valjoux 7740 has a base calibre with the same sort of problems, it will by definition be less reliable than the valjoux 7730 series. Let me tell you now, finding a good example is proving very difficult. Please visit our amazon storefront for more watch parts. Valjoux calibre 77407741 series chronograph parts manual. Registering provides access to enhanced features on the site.
In other words, i suspect that rxw used the same caseback for both versions but just stamped an additional marking valjoux 7750 on what is supposedly the genuine 7750 model. The valjoux 7730 chronograph movement is the same as venus caliber 188, the only difference is the adjustable stud carrier fitted to the valjoux 7731. Our cases are constructed for a dial thickness of 0. Screwdriver for valjoux 7750 a swiss made screwdriver specifically designed for the eccentric screw of the minute counter in the valjoux 7750 series calibres. Due to several requests, we decided to lume the hour and minute hand. The 7730 was later completely redesigned and named 7733, which shares many spareparts with the 7730. I am presenting scans of this document under fair use provisions in the code in the hopes of helping people keep their valjoux 72 series. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement the. Recently i obtained a valjoux calibre 72, 72x, 88 service manual in english via an ebay auction. Since the takeover of valjoux by eta the movement is also called calibre eta 7754. All our cases will be delivered assembled, that we can make the water resistant test by iso 2281 din 8310. The valjoux 7750 expresses an aspect of swiss engineering skill that we do not normally associate with the swiss watch industry. Make offer vintage very rare old swiss made wristwatch chronogtaph zentra cal. Production continued until 1973 by which time, a total of 175,000 units had been made.
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. It you still need more links replacements are available and add 0. This part is made in switzerland and part will also fit some other valjoux or eta 77 series calibers so please ask for cross reference. Here you will find our cases witch is constructed for the eta 7750. Jun 14, 2005 the valjoux 7750 stamping appears to be in slightly different type and, i suppose, was done after the casebacks were originally made. Aug 18, 20 the eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. The company has been a part of eta for a number of years clarification needed and is a member of the swatch group. Html created and hosted by chuck maddox on 11 june 2005, scans graciously provided by ralf beinenz. It came in two different colours, the mainstream model came in a midnight blue dial with white registers 74033n, its other and rarer variant, the all black pvd physical vapor deposition variant, model 74033n.
Valjoux 7730 features manualwind chronograph, 60s, 3045min, cam switched sub second data 14, dm 31. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 copy pdf. The monaco 74033 used a manual wind valjoux 7740 mechanism. The eta 7750 movement, also known as the tag heuer calibre 16, is perhaps the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced. Genunie swiss made eta valjoux 7750 with rolex daytona engravings genuine specifications all photos in the site are of our actual replicas and 100% true to spec. After a while of research we finally managed to get our hands on the. It is known primarily for chronograph ebauche movements that are used in a number of mid to highrange mechanical watches. The monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic as well as the first square cased chronograph. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
The ultimate solution was to put back the original mainspring and take out some of the power drain by losing the instantswitch date feature and putting in a gradually changing date. 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. Valjoux 7730, 7733, 7734, 7736, 7740, 7750, poljot 33 service manual pdf. Breitling chronomatic hand set chronomat pult buren cal. The reason i ask is i have seen some on pc quoting 7750 movement and no. Valjoux calibre 72 series chronograph service manual. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement ablogtowatch. Mar 28, 2010 the movement inside the memosail is a valjoux cal. The eta valjoux 7750 is probably the most famous movement in the world and used by luxury watch brands like omega, breitling, tag heuer, longines, iwc, panerai or fortis. It is a 14 ligne, hand winding, cam switching chronograph movement with 17 jewels and running at 18,000 ah.
The 7750 is a good representation of the new, simplified chronographs that began to appear from ebauches s. Dial to fit valjoux 7750 blue with silver markers dial diameter is 30. Parts list for 7740 type 4 item number part number description qty required 622 15847200 screw 2 623 7057200 protector 1 624 00000000 no longer available 1 625 03305500 plug 2 626 05520600 screw 3 627 7173200 relay 1 628 4662901 connector 1 629 00000000 no longer available 1. So, i have now turned my attention to watches that are in need of repair etc. Jul 19, 2012 a rusty valjoux eta 7750 full restoration and watch build. Hi folks, i have recently taken an interest in the so called poor man heuer from hamilton and the like. History of the eta 7750 tag heuer calibre 16 movement. The valjoux 7750 stamping appears to be in slightly different type and, i suppose, was done after the casebacks were originally made. Swiss eta valjoux 7750 automatic movement articles. After all valjoux where the biggest manufacturer of swiss chrono movements during the 60s so it would be natural for them to have had a part in the whole.
Valjoux calibre 77407741 series chronograph parts manual html created and hosted by chuck maddox on 11 june 2005, scans graciously provided by ralf beinenz. In simple terms what is the major difference and which is best. The hollywood film star steve mcqueen used the watch to accessorize his. Home public forum watch talk brand forums community news. Valjoux is a swiss manufacturer of mechanical watch movements.
Jan 10, 2017 valjoux caliber 7734 is swiss movement from 1960s. 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. Home public forum watch talk brand forums community. Venus was bought by valjoux in 1966, and the design for the cal.
Valjoux 7750 manual wind i started a thread in the sinn forum and then in the public forum since i might be able to get a better cross section of people, but for whatever reason that thread was deleteddisappeared. The valjoux 7730 was essentially identical to the venus 188. Valjoux caliber 7734 is swiss movement from 1960s functions. 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. Of course, other identical movements will fit inside.
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