Is the Valjoux 7750 a good movement?

The Valjoux 7750 is one of the most favoured chronograph movements in the timepiece industry. In fact, a lot of people claim that it is the best in its category. With that said, most famous brands nowadays use this movement to power their watches. A few of those brands include Hamilton, IWC, and even TAG Heuer.

Did Rolex use Valjoux 7750?

Of this the Valjoux 7750 is a perfect example. Whilst we praise the movements used in icons such as the Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona or Zenith El Primero, the vast majority of mechanical chronographs in this industry use the Valjoux 7750.

How accurate is ETA 7750?

The pictured example of the ETA/Valjoux caliber 7750 is one of the most recognizable and widely used automatic chronograph watch movement. It was based on the manual wind Valjoux caliber 7733, which itself was based on the Venus 188….ETA/Valjoux Caliber 7750.

Is Valjoux 7750 COSC?

First introduced in 1974, the 7750 was Valjoux’ answer to the Zenith El Primero automatic movement. However, when properly tuned in, the 7750 meets COSC Chronometer standards, and is found in many quality watch brands, such as TAG Heuer.

Does Rolex use ETA movement?

ETA produces some superb movements that are used in a number of outstanding watches. All of the manually-wound movements inside the ultra-collectable vintage Rolex Daytona watches are modified versions of the Valjoux 72, rather than something made entirely in-house by Rolex.

Which watch has the best movement?

Movement #1: Zenith Defy Lab

• Zenith, now owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH, has been a watchmaker based in Le Locle, in the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking industry, since 1865.
• The most innovative aspect of this movement is that it did away with 30-odd components that comprise the balance spring.

What is the best chronograph movement?

10 Classic Chronograph Movements

• Zenith El Primero.
• Lemania 5100.
• Lemania 2310.
• Rolex 4130.
• A.
• Omega Caliber 9300.
• TAG Heuer Caliber 1969.
• Patek Philippe CHR 29-535 PS Q.

How does Valjoux 7750 work?

The Valjoux 7750 is different from most other chronograph movements, using the three-plane cam system rather than the column wheel. It is constructed of a mainplate, calendar plate, and chronograph top plate. Levers push a cam back and forth, driving the stopwatch mechanism of the Valjoux 7750.

Are ETA watch movements good?

Granted, ETA movements have proven to be highly accurate and reliable, even moreso than many in-house movements, the true collector still favors a watch manufacturer that can creatively produce its own movement.

Does Omega use ETA movements?

Swatch Group brands like Certina, Tissot, and Longines are using ETA movement, some times even those made exclusive to these brands, while Omega, Blancpain and Breguet have a strong focus on developing and manufacturing their own movements. However, for most of their models they are still supplied by ETA.

Can you manually wind a Valjoux 7750?

If you want to hand wind it then yes, you have to unscrew the crown and pull it out (2 spots) and crank it clock-wise (toward the 12 o’clock position). About thirty turns will give you a full wind and since the movement has a clutch release you do not have to worry about over winding it.

Are Rolex movements better than ETA?

ETA movements are very reliable — they have stood the test of time. Firstly, Rolex moevements are outlandishly overpriced which in no way is a reflection of their quality. Secondly, Rolex moevements are very good movements indeed.

What’s the difference between ETA 7750 and Valjoux 7750?

Sometimes ETA also refers to it the “ETA 7750 Valjoux”. On Caliber Corner, we usually refer the these movements as ETA/Valjoux caliber 7750. Some watch brands refuse to call it the ETA 7750 and will list the movement as a Valjoux 7750 in their specs. Valjoux (the name comes from Vallée de Joux) joined Ebauches SA (ESA) in 1944.

What was the original movement of the Valjoux 7750?

As is so often in watchmaking, the past held the answer. The Valjoux 7733, evolved from a much older Venus motor, was to be the foundation for a new quartzbeating movement. The Valjoux 7750. The story goes like this… Most people think of grey-haired old watchmakers toiling over their benches to create new watch movements.

Why is my Valjoux 7750 chronograph not working?

It is an under-discussed fact that the in-house chronographs of some of the most illustrious brands producing the slimmest of mechanisms have movement return percentages well into double figures in the first year. By contrast, a Valjoux 7750 failure is almost always down to misuse or watchmaker error, but rarely due to an inherent design issue.

How many jewels are in a Valjoux caliber 7750?

Most modern examples of the caliber 7750 will have 25 jewels. The first versions had 17 jewels. There are other versions with 24 jewels. If you see plastic parts in your caliber 7750 watch movement, do not be alarmed. It does not mean you have a fake watch!