Let's Talk About Pontiac!
Pontiac - Dutch brand started in 1931 by Dutchman Ali Kinsbergen launched in the Benelux countries of Belgium, Luxembourg, and The Netherlands. The brand created a variety of dress and sport watches using primarily Swiss movements (Landeron, Venus, Valjoux, ETA, FHF, and A. Schild). The brand was acquired in 1994 by a Belgian firm that continues to produce affordable timepieces under the Pontiac brand today, primarily for the Belgian and Luxembourg markets.
Pontiac Jumping Chronograph (ca) 1960s ref. 27903 Movement: Manual Valjoux 7734 (w/date) Case size: 37.5mm Condition: NOS never worn on original Tropic Star Rubber strap w/original signed buckle
Pontiac Jumping Chronograph (ca) 1970s ref. 87014 Movement: Manual Valjoux 7733 (w/out date) Case size: 39mm Condition: NOS never worn with tags on original Black Leather strap w/original signed buckle
Pontiac Bulls Eye (ca) 1970s ref. 23050 Movement: Manual Case size: 36mm Condition: NOS never worn with tags
I really like chronographs especially vintage ones.
There are so many cool watch brands from the 60's and 70's using the Valjoux 773X moment. I have several myself. Sandoz, Lip, and Waltham is what I have now. Never seen a Pontiac before. The 27903 is super cool. I really like the bullseye as well. Nice find.
These are so cool.👍
Good looking chronograph. The 7734 is one I’m looking to add to my collection. People always say the Daytona had the Valjoux 72, which makes it a sought after movement. Well the Tudor Monte Carlo and Homeplate had the 7734. . .
Good looking chronograph. The 7734 is one I’m looking to add to my collection. People always say the Daytona had the Valjoux 72, which makes it a sought after movement. Well the Tudor Monte Carlo and Homeplate had the 7734. . .
The Valjoux 7733 (no date) and 7734 (with date) were workhorse movements for Swiss chronographs produced from 1969 through the late 1970s. It was based on the classic Venus 188 which Venus stopped producing in the mid-1960s. This is a cam lever movement which is considered inferior/more economical than the more elegant and expensive column-wheel based chronograph movements like the Valjoux 72 (which was based on the Valjoux 22).
When ETA/Valjoux developed the current 7750 movement, the equipment to make the 7733/7734 was sold to Poljot of Russia who produced the caliber 3133. So if you want a "7733/7734" style movement for a reasonable price, there are a number of Russian chronographs that use the 3133. One of my favorites is the Strela Officer Chronograph from Poljot - here is an example I picked up from www.Poljot24.de (Julian is fantastic and has a great inventory of some really cool watches) - it's a gorgeous watch with an amazing dial and was relatively affordable at $700
Also, Alexander Shorokhoff of Germany uses some 3133 movements in their chronographs. Here is a recent example used in the "Crazy Eyes" reference:
Hope this is interesting and useful.