1960s Pierre Vallee Chronomaster Aviator Sea-Diver
Why This Watch Matters
This Pierre Vallee Chronomaster has everything you want in a steel chronograph – sturdy steel case, clean dial layout, and sporty color accents.
The Full Story
Pierre Vallee is not a maker you often hear about, but their watches were actually produced under the Swiss Croton Watch Co. Powered by the Valjoux 7733 movement, this example was made in the late-1960s and features a cool black dial with a bi-register layout matching the inner Tachymeter rehaut. One particularly neat characteristic is the blue and red 10-minute marker on the 30-minute register. The black bi-directional bezel completes the sporty look. This is a very cool chrono.
The Fine Print
Maker: Pierre Vallee
Model: Chronomaster Aviator Sea-Diver
Reference: NA
Year: Late 1960s
Case No: 105-XXX
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 38 mm diameter; 14 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No, plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Valjoux 7733 manual-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Dark Brown Leather Racing Strap
Lug Width: 19 mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This watch is in very good condition for its age. The case has minimal signs of wear with just a few scuffs to the case back. The dial is also in great condition with the tritium lume fully intact. Additionally, the hand-set and indexes are both colored consistently. Overall, this is a fantastic piece.
Original: $1,500.00
-65%$1,500.00
$525.00
Description
Why This Watch Matters
This Pierre Vallee Chronomaster has everything you want in a steel chronograph – sturdy steel case, clean dial layout, and sporty color accents.
The Full Story
Pierre Vallee is not a maker you often hear about, but their watches were actually produced under the Swiss Croton Watch Co. Powered by the Valjoux 7733 movement, this example was made in the late-1960s and features a cool black dial with a bi-register layout matching the inner Tachymeter rehaut. One particularly neat characteristic is the blue and red 10-minute marker on the 30-minute register. The black bi-directional bezel completes the sporty look. This is a very cool chrono.
The Fine Print
Maker: Pierre Vallee
Model: Chronomaster Aviator Sea-Diver
Reference: NA
Year: Late 1960s
Case No: 105-XXX
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 38 mm diameter; 14 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No, plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Valjoux 7733 manual-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Dark Brown Leather Racing Strap
Lug Width: 19 mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This watch is in very good condition for its age. The case has minimal signs of wear with just a few scuffs to the case back. The dial is also in great condition with the tritium lume fully intact. Additionally, the hand-set and indexes are both colored consistently. Overall, this is a fantastic piece.
