Wakmann Reverse Panda 7733 Chronograph c.1960's
Wakmann Reverse Panda 7733 Chronograph c.1960's
As much as the panda dial chronograph is coveted among classic and modern watch fans, the "reverse panda” seems to be every bit as popular these days. This beautiful Wakmann takes that design an extra step with a snow white tachymetre ring around the dial. Add to that the custard lume and nicely contrasting red minute register sector and you’ve got one highly wrist-worthy chronograph.
The case of this timepiece is solid stainless steel, which lends itself to much greater desirability for modern collectors. The chrono pushers of the era were often made of base metal, so you’ll see plenty of them with slightly worn-through plating on them, however this particular example has very subdued wear.
Accessorizing is a new larger grain Oak color genuine leather band with white accent stitching.
Movement: Wakmann-signed Valjoux 7733 (17 jewels, 18000bph)
Case: Solid stainless steel
Powered: Handwind chronograph
Case Width: 37.5mm (41mm incl. crown)
Case Length: 43.3mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Crystal: New acrylic crystal
Function - This watch winds by hand, rotating the crown clockwise to begin powering the watch. The chronograph function is initiated after winding by pressing the top pusher to start the timing, pressing the top pusher again to stop, and pressing the bottom pusher to reset the chronograph.
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