Elvia - Blue Panda Chronograph - Valjoux 7734 - No...

Elvia – Manual Wind Valjoux 7734 – Blue Panda Chronograph – 40 × 42 mm A striking vintage Swiss-made chronograph with a confident sporting presence, this Elvia combines a substantial stainless-steel case with a very attractive blue panda configuration. Its contrasting silver-toned counters, vivid red chronograph hand and geometric applied markers create a distinctive composition, powered by the famous manual-wind Valjoux 7734 movement. Technical Details Brand: Elvia Model: Vintage Blue Panda Chronograph Case: Stainless steel with a broad cushion-shaped profile and contrasting brushed and polished surfaces Dimensions: Approximately 40 × 42 mm, excluding the crown and pushers Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Blue dial with contrasting silver-toned, rounded-square subsidiary counters Hour markers: Applied faceted markers with contrasting inserts Hands: Silver-toned hour and minute hands with luminous inserts and a vivid red central chronograph seconds hand Movement: Swiss Valjoux 7734 mechanical chronograph movement Winding: Manual wind Jewels: 17 Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph Chronograph: Small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock Calendar: Framed date window at 6 o’clock with red date numerals Scale: Outer tachymeter scale and finely graduated minute track Case back: Solid stainless-steel screw-down back Water resistance: Not tested Strap: Generic black leather strap with an embossed pattern Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box Condition Report Grade B – Good vintage condition, with signs of wear consistent with age. The stainless-steel case presents visible scratches, surface marks and small nicks consistent with regular use over time. The case back also shows scratches and opening marks. The blue dial displays spotting, localised discolouration and wear around portions of the outer scale. The applied markers and luminous inserts show signs of ageing, while the contrasting subsidiary counters retain their distinctive appearance. The acrylic crystal presents surface marks, and the leather strap shows creasing and wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. The watch is in full working condition, as reported by the seller, including its timekeeping, date and chronograph functions. The watch’s water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided. Story & Heritage This Elvia captures the expressive character of vintage Swiss sporting chronographs. Its broad steel case frames a blue dial with two contrasting, rounded-square counters—a distinctive interpretation of the panda configuration. The vivid red chronograph hand adds a dynamic focal point, complemented by the red date numerals at 6 o’clock. It is powered by the famous Valjoux 7734, a manual-wind chronograph calibre also used by Tudor, Heuer, Breitling and other watchmakers. Its presence in Tudor’s first Oysterdate chronographs, Heuer models and Breitling Datora watches gives this movement a notable connection to vintage Swiss chronograph history. The substantial cushion-shaped steel case gives the watch a confident presence, while its brushed surfaces and polished inner surround add depth to the design. The outer tachymeter scale reinforces the instrument-like appearance, recalling the visual language of motorsport timing. Winding the movement by hand brings a personal ritual to ownership, offering a tangible connection to the mechanism beneath the case back. With its attractive blue panda configuration, distinctive counters and established Valjoux calibre, this Elvia offers an appealing combination of mechanical substance and bold vintage style. Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 212

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