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Stowa "Big Eyes" Chronograph ca. 1969/71

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1969 | No original box | No original papers
$3,841
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Basic Info
Listing code 9LDCS1
Brand Stowa
Reference number Stowa "Big Eyes" Chronograph
Movement Manual winding
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 1969 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, Waltham St Lawrence
Price £2,995 (= $3,841) [Negotiable]
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding
Caliber/movement Valjoux 7733
Base caliber Valjoux 7733
Power reserve 45 h
Number of jewels 17
Frequency 18000 A/h

Case
Case material Steel
Case diameter 39 x 45 mm
Thickness 13 mm
Water resistance Not water resistant
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Black
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Bracelet color Black
Bracelet length 180 mm (110 mm / 70 mm)
Bracelet thickness 3 mm
Lug width 19 mm
Clasp Buckle
Clasp material Steel

Functions
Chronograph

Other
Small seconds, Luminous hands, Chronometer, Rotating Bezel, Luminous indices

Description
Here we have a late 60's, early 70's Stowa “Big Eyes” Divers Chronograph and what a rare beast it is!

It is wonderfully original too; with the untouched matt black face still showing the red “Regatta” markings on the chronograph minutes sub-dial and beautifully aged Tritium hour markers. The White oversized, or “Big Eyes”, sub-dials are starting to discolour. Yes, the face has foxing spots here and there, but we think this only enhances rather than detracts from the watch.

The hour and minute “Baton” style hands are similarly aged, with the lume having turned a gorgeous cream, and these are complemented by the faded “Fanta” Orange chronograph second’s hand.

Surrounding the face is a worn Stainless-Steel bi-directional diving bezel that has obviously seen a lot of use in its lifetime and in our opinion, but unusually, still retains its luminous pip. It is this that makes the watch!

We love the fact that the main wear on the bezel is between 12 and 4 o’clock, which shows it has been worn by a right-handed person; these being the points your fingers naturally fall, to adjust it.

The case itself is nice and sharp and does not appear to have been polished. It and the screw-down case back show light scratches and swirls. At 39mm x 45mm, the case was larger than usual “in-period”, but today is perfectly suited to modern tastes, and sits comfortably on the wrist.

This Stowa Chronograph was previously owned by our Watchmaker, so as you would expect, the Valjoux 7733 movement contained within, (which was launched in 1969), has been serviced properly and runs perfectly. One thing to note is, the chronograph pushers look younger than the crown, so have been replaced at some time.

So, there you have it, a fabulous Stowa “Big Eyes” chronograph ready for duty again!

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The Chrono Duo Ltd
Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2017
Waltham St Lawrence, United Kingdom
English
102 watches sold
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Waltham St Lawrence, United Kingdom
English

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