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| Subject: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:56 am | |
| I recently picked up my first Valjoux 7750 watch. I fretted over this purchase for a long while. It's the biggest purchase of my WIS career to date. I put myself into the NBZ with this one. I wanted a nice silver dial watch that would be a keeper for a while. I think I achieved that with this purchase. Without further ado.....my Swiss Watch International Limited Edition chronograph. Official stats * Stainless steel case * Rotating bezel * Skeleton caseback * Silver guilloche dial * Luminous blue hands * Luminous Roman numerals * Day and date display at 3 o'clock * 60-second, 30-minute and 12-hour subdials * Stainless steel bracelet * Push-button deployment clasp * Swiss-made automatic movement * Sapphire crystal * Screw-down crown * Water resistant to 200 meters * Case measures 45 mm wide x 15 mm thick * Bracelet measures 20 mm wide x 9.5 inches long The watch came with a really nice winder and hat as well. The dial is gorgeous with multiple patterns. I tested the accuracy for 24 hours and it was spot on with my atomic GShock. Here are a few pics. |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:23 pm | |
| Definitely one of SWI's best offerings; I like the silver dial the best of all the variations. Great pick up, and now you have "the wobble!" |
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Anomaly Senior Associate
Posts : 7125 Join date : 2009-11-13 Age : 59 Location : Tampa, Florida
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:27 pm | |
| GREAT PICS!
I know you been chasing that one, glad you caught it!
Enjoy the WOBBLE! ____________________________________ | |
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TVDinner Senior Associate
Posts : 701 Join date : 2009-09-15
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:28 pm | |
| Those are very nice. Congrats! | |
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TAZMAN64 Senior Associate
Posts : 1610 Join date : 2009-06-20 Age : 60 Location : ELK GROVE, CALIFORNIA
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:45 pm | |
| congrats on getting a great timepiece, its nice to finaly get the one you have wanted and looked at for so long. the silver dial is also my favorite, i have herd nothing but good things about this swi. congrats and enjoy this one for years to come and thanks for those killer pics. steve | |
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jaw Senior Associate
Posts : 1936 Join date : 2010-01-06
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:54 pm | |
| Congratulations! I've been tempted by those many times. Especially the elegant dial work. Welcome to the 7750 Club.
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barnbuilder Senior Associate
Posts : 1372 Join date : 2010-06-26
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:47 pm | |
| very nice watch, I've always like this. dig roman numerals, my grandfather clock days Congrats and enjoy wearing it! | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 3:32 pm | |
| Jaw-dropping pics of a beautiful watch!! |
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AtomicTom Senior Consigliere
Posts : 19447 Join date : 2009-08-25 Age : 52 Location : New Jersey
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 7:43 pm | |
| Boy oh boy, is this something else or what Hobbit ?! .. It's extremely easy to see why you have been after this one for a while. Have to say that this SWI looks TOO GOOD ! It's a watch that takes on watches that are much more expensive, and I think impresses at every turn. That dial with it's AMAZINGLY detailed texturing, and Roman Numerals. Even those excellent classy hands, and markers are at a different level. Plus you are right about that SILVER ! It's the perfect color for this watch, and will also ALWAYS look nice ! ..Your pictures confirm this !!! ..I like the bezel on this SWI as well, it's cool seeing the markings cut so deeply into the steel, and I think it works nicely with the whole look, and size of the case. Those pushers are even fun to look at imho. It's honestly the kind of watch that has so many outstanding characteristics that you really have to be proud. Proud that you finally got a watch you have liked for so long, and proud to have such a watch in your collection. Having that movement now is pretty FANTASTIC also !!! ..Definitely a special kind of watch all the way around. Hey, and could that bracelet be any better, or more comfortable from the looks of it ?! ..I don't think so ! ..I'm happy you were able to pick up this SWI Hobbit ! ..Congratulations, and without a doubt you will be ENJOYING this one !!! EXCEPTIONAL pictures here TOO sir ! ____________________________________ | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:07 pm | |
| Very nice, Hobbit. Great photos, too. Truthfully, I'm not a fan of Romans (numerals, that is), but they surely look correct on that dial. Good enough, that I could live with it. |
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jackprime1 Senior Associate
Posts : 1053 Join date : 2009-08-17 Age : 49 Location : forgetaboutit, NY
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:14 pm | |
| Very nice...Glad you pulled the trigger. I have to say that watch is made very well. I really regret selling my V7751 silver dial. Cannot be found anywhere and the detail on these watches is top notch...Enjoy it.. | |
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Chris S. Senior Associate
Posts : 1252 Join date : 2009-11-19 Location : Ohio
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:39 pm | |
| Very Classy Piece | |
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andrema Senior Associate
Posts : 4263 Join date : 2009-07-08 Age : 112 Location : CT
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:51 pm | |
| Very, very nice! ____________________________________ M A R K
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Northwestguy Senior Associate
Posts : 2612 Join date : 2009-07-12 Location : OREGON
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:59 pm | |
| Congratulations Hobbit! Love the look of this watch. I call it HANDSOME! It is a well designed watch from the dial work to the engine. | |
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sixtysix Consigliere
Posts : 7356 Join date : 2009-12-06 Age : 58 Location : North of Syracuse NY
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:43 am | |
| Awesome! A great mix of modern and old school. The pictures are rippin' good too....It's almost like I'm holding it in my hand.... ____________________________________ Later, GaryRemember we are the caretakers of mechanical art..... Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors | |
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smellody Consigliere
Posts : 2960 Join date : 2009-08-16 Age : 50 Location : West Salem, OR
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:28 am | |
| A perfect treasure! Awesome watch. Congratulations. | |
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ericf4 Senior Associate
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2009-06-18 Location : CHicago Burbs
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:38 pm | |
| just the sweetest watch they have and best color combo period....congrats | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:06 pm | |
| sweet piece, swi does it right! |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: SWI Limited Edition Chronograph Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:30 pm | |
| Thank you everyone for the nice comments about the watch and pictures. It reaffirms my purchase. |
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