My first mechanical chronograph!
Okay, so this is something I’m quite excited about. I always said that my first mechanical chronograph would be a special watch for me, probably a graduation watch of some sorts, and that it’d be a Speedmaster. But then I thought to myself; «that’s too long a wait, I want one now».
So I did:
And I am head over heels in love!
I found an article from Fratello about it, and seems that it’s kind of a mysterious and not-known model. Cool!
Being quite interested in mechanical watches, I had to open the caseback and have a look..
And wow. The coloumn wheel Valjoux 92 is gorgeous! I first looked at a Heuer with the same calibre, but it was 4 times the price, and probably 4 times as beautiful..
What was your first chronograph? Doesn’t have to be mechanical! 😄
As always, thanks for the read! Cheers🍻
Watch enthusiast and photographer Hobby watchmaker, finding and fixing older watches for fun! Grail watch: Rolex GMT-Master II «Rootbeer» 126711CHNR
My favourite chronograph is also a mechanical watch. It’s my automatic Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date.
Great looking watch and very interesting too!
Very nice piece, more like interesting than a Speedmaster in my opinion
My favourite chronograph is also a mechanical watch. It’s my automatic Norqain Adventure Sport Chrono Day/Date.
What a beauty!
Great looking watch and very interesting too!
Thanks! Yes, I like a mysterious watch
Very nice piece, more like interesting than a Speedmaster in my opinion
This is more niche I guess.. you see Speedys everywhere
The first mechanical chrono sure hits differently. I took a bit of a different path and went pre-owned microbrand to get the best price on a top grade ETA 2894-2-powered watch I’ve ever seen:
It’s crazy that this Straton carries the same movement as Bell&Ross, TAG Heuer and Chopard watches that cost many thousands of dollars.
Beautiful watch and beautiful photographs!
The first mechanical chrono sure hits differently. I took a bit of a different path and went pre-owned microbrand to get the best price on a top grade ETA 2894-2-powered watch I’ve ever seen:
It’s crazy that this Straton carries the same movement as Bell&Ross, TAG Heuer and Chopard watches that cost many thousands of dollars.
Oh wow! That’s really impressive. And what a piece, really stunning and unique case shape!
Might have to look down that preowned microbrand-alley myself🫣
Beautiful watch and beautiful photographs!
Thank you! I really appriciate it 🥰
Beautiful watch!
My first chronograph was my Oris tt3
Beautiful watch!
My first chronograph was my Oris tt3
That’s really nice. Love the woven carbon fiber dial and the golden accents!🍻
Nice watch!
I only have one chronograph, and it is a Sea-Gull 1963 Era Edition.
Nice watch!
I only have one chronograph, and it is a Sea-Gull 1963 Era Edition.
I’ve eyed that one for a good while now, and was seriously considering it. A lot for you money I think! Great look, too!
Nice watch! Mine was the Edifice EQB-1100D
Mine was this vintage Seiko Panda 6138-8020, from 1977.
That’s really nice. Love the woven carbon fiber dial and the golden accents!🍻
Thank you. There’s a fun story behind it. I actually repaired it.
What year is your yema? It’s super cool. I’m guessing mid 1950s?
Thank you. There’s a fun story behind it. I actually repaired it.
What year is your yema? It’s super cool. I’m guessing mid 1950s?
Wow, awesome! What was the fault?
The Yema is somewhat unknown age-wise, but many sources say mid 60s.
Mine was this vintage Seiko Panda 6138-8020, from 1977.
That’s gorgeous! I think my next watch’ll be a Seiko 6139.
That Yema is Yummy - nice acquisition and congratulations.
Citizen - Blue Angels
Hamilton - Tachymiler (my son in law stole it from me... 😎)
Breitling - Premier B01
Omega - Speedmaster
Honestly, that Yema is nicer than the Speedmaster and on par with the Breitling/Bentley
That Yema is Yummy - nice acquisition and congratulations.
Citizen - Blue Angels
Hamilton - Tachymiler (my son in law stole it from me... 😎)
Breitling - Premier B01
Omega - Speedmaster
Honestly, that Yema is nicer than the Speedmaster and on par with the Breitling/Bentley
Thank you so much! That B01 is so, so nice in my opinion, it fits you nicely!🤩
Wow, awesome! What was the fault?
The Yema is somewhat unknown age-wise, but many sources say mid 60s.
The watch had been dropped by the previous owner and the upper pivot of the oscillating pinion sheared off. It was a super fun project to repair. The watch originally belonged to a friend of mine, so it's one I'll never sell.
The watch had been dropped by the previous owner and the upper pivot of the oscillating pinion sheared off. It was a super fun project to repair. The watch originally belonged to a friend of mine, so it's one I'll never sell.
That’s so cool! I can imagine that it’d be impossible to sell, so best keep it as you say!
Congrats! These things tend to multiply over time, fair warning...lol
Congrats! These things tend to multiply over time, fair warning...lol
I can imagine.. thanks!