Back up for sale after a full overhaul is this rare and unusual vintage 1970s Vulcain 3-Register Chronograph in large stainless cushion-style screw back case. You can find 2-register Vulcain chronos from this era all day long but I have never seen another 3-register model like this one. As I surmised prior to opening it, this funky exotic dial chrono features the classic Valjoux 7736 under the hood, which has just been fully serviced by my NYC Master Watchmaker for years more of faithful service. It comes with a 6-month movement guarantee for normal non-abusive use. This is a great opportunity to own a high quality and unique sporty chronograph from the 1970s in all-original condition. Featuring a gorgeous Mint to Near Mint dial and handset and an unpolished oversized Rolex “Army”-style case, the watch is in Very Good all-original vintage condition overall.
The asking price for this cool vintage Vulcain chronograph is now DROPPED to an amazing $950 USD OBRO including fully insured shipping worldwide. Bank Wire/Money Order is always appreciated but Paypal is OK with split fees (+2% to the buyer) unless by eCheck or "Gift" options. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting. Payment must be made in US DOLLARS.
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CASE & BACK: Really unusual and cool all-stainless steel cushion shaped case in Very Good vintage condition with some wear and nicks from its 40 or so years of use but still sporting its original radial finish on the case top. It has been ultrasonically cleaned at service and I have added some new photos of the sides and back to illustrate this. This case is very reminiscent of the Rolex "Army" design with its triangular lugs but is much larger at 37mm wide x 42mm long x 12mm high to the top of the crystal. Stainless steel screw back with some tool marks on the outside and some scratches features the typical nomenclature of the era. As sometimes happens to vintage watches, this Vulcain went so long between services that the original flat gasket hardened and fused to the case groove, probably why I could not originally open it and my watchmaker had to. A new round gasket has been installed to the inner rim of the caseback to aid in water resistance.
DIAL & HANDS: Original and beautiful dial in Mint to Near Mint condition features funky silver square TV-style chronograph registers, and constant seconds, applied luminous filled markers and orange printed Telemeter scale. (The outer silver Tachymeter calibration ring sits within the crystal and is not a part of the dial actually.) The Near Mint caveat is due to small scuffs on the minute register--very hard to see and otherwise this beautiful dial is perfect and anything else you see is on the crystal. All hands are easily in Mint condition, including the super cool arrow-tipped minute counter and the luminous-tipped hour and minute hands.
MOVEMENT: This great watch features the legendary Valjoux 7736 17-jewel manual wind chronograph caliber with Incabloc shock protection. As stated above, the movement has just been fully overhauled and so is running strongly, keeping good time with all chrono functions working exactly as designed and resetting to "zero" crisply. It is guaranteed for 6 months of normal non-abusive use.
CROWN & PUSHERS: The steel crown winds properly and pulls out to the time-setting position as it should and the top pusher starts & stops and the bottom pusher resets the chronograph as designed.
CRYSTAL: Original domed acrylic crystal has been polished and cleaned since these photos were originally taken but still does show its age a bit, with a few harder to buff scratches and marks--Very Good condition and not cracked or warped in any way and sitting firmly in the case.
BAND: This funky Vulcain chrono comes on a brand new black Maratec NATO strap. This great chronograph takes 20mm straps and has that weird 70s thing where the lug holes are so close to the case that you have to bend the spring bars into an arc to have enough room to fit the strap.
I make absolutely NO guarantees for the water resistance of this watch
This rare vintage Vulcain 3-register chronograph is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund (less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer). This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.
Thanks for looking,
T.
tomvox1@hotmail.com