New Swiss Army 7750 LE

Alpnach Chrono Power Gauge LIMITED EDITION

# 241382

Alpnach; the spirit of the Cougar Helicopter
The Alpnach chronograph has become famous thanks to its "second indicator" having the exact same shape as the rotor of the Cougar helicopter of the Swiss Air Force. The Air Force Base is located in Alpnach, in the Swiss Alps. To celebrate the success of this aviation inspired timepiece, a very special edition of 532 units equipped with a rare version of the Valjoux 7750 movement. An additional mechanism monitors the level of charge of the barrel and displays the power reserve on a 4th subdial: the Power Gauge. The number 532 has been chosen according to the model number of the Eurocopter Cougar aircraft equipping the Swiss Air Force.

PRODUCT DETAILS
- Mechanical self-winding movement (Valjoux 7750) with Limited Edition decoration on the movement: Côtes-de-Genève and VSA logo on the oscillating mass, blue screws
- Chronometer quality
- Sectorial power reserve indication
- Ø 43.5 mm Solid stainless steel case (316L)
- Swiss-made movement
- Unidirectional rotating bezel with countdown scale
- Black PVD on crown and pushers
- Screw in, mineral crystal exhibition caseback
- Water resistant to 100 m (10 ATM, 330 ft)
- Extra scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal (special treatment on external face - 1900 Vickers)
- Reflection-free crystal (triple-coated treatment on both sides)
- Luminescent hands
- Date calendar

Chronograph functions
- Allows 1/4th of a second precision timing
- 60-second, 30-minute and 12-hour counters
- Tachymeter scale

Nice find Doc. I kind of like it, but it's a bit busy and I'm not sure about those partial numbers. I think I'd rather see hour indicators for a cleaner look. I like the size and the style for certain. Is this Swiss Army's first stab at a 7750?

WatchNoob wrote:

Nice find Doc. I kind of like it, but it's a bit busy and I'm not sure about those partial numbers. I think I'd rather see hour indicators for a cleaner look. I like the size and the style for certain. Is this Swiss Army's first stab at a 7750?

I agree about the partial numbers - what were they thinking?

As for the 7750 - no, in fact I own one from 2000. They've done a number of them over the years and consistently been commented on for the quality of the work. The AR on my 9G-600 is probably the best I've owned with the exception of the Fortis. Rock solid cases, good bracelets, and better than expected construction/Fit+Finish.

Love the bezel but i'm not sure about the dial!

I like it! Partial numbers, not much left of them and can't see why they bothered. Black crown and pushers are nice touch. I don't mind having a few 7750 with a busy dial, this one is done nice and enjoy looking at a chrono for a change instead of seeing all three hand clean dials. Cool watch

barnbuilder1 wrote:

I like it! Partial numbers, not much left of them and can't see why they bothered. Black crown and pushers are nice touch. I don't mind having a few 7750 with a busy dial, this one is done nice and enjoy looking at a chrono for a change instead of seeing all three hand clean dials. Cool watch

The power reserve feature is a nice, and unusual for a 7750, feature too.

The number thing turns me off too.....why bother with that? My Classic Chrono is bad enough...

Still chrono'd out here...

. . . like the style, strap, the case and bezel and all. But the helicopter tribute took away from the dial work. But I guess the whole point was the helicopter tribute to begin with . . . .

Seems like Victorinox put a ton of thought into this one !
The first thing that jumps out at you is that bezel. It's nice
how it has that chiseled look and it helps show off the dial.
There is alot going on there..however, the small details like
propeller hands and red accents against the black is really
a great touch. Then you add in a special movement and
quality strap..for one distinctive Victorinox !

cali kid wrote:

Love the bezel but i'm not sure about the dial!

I'm with you on this watch Trevor.

The power reserve indicator is a unique feature on a chrono. Reminds me of Sinn's 917 rally chrono.



Not so much the design of it, just the power reserve 7750 aspect of it. You don't see too many of those.

SopheNic wrote:

The power reserve indicator is a unique feature on a chrono. Reminds me of Sinn's 917 rally chrono.



Not so much the design of it, just the power reserve 7750 aspect of it. You don't see too many of those.

Hadn't seen that Sinn before Dave, thanks. Not sure I like it though - no lume from the looks of the hands??