Valjoux 72C

adam78 · Mar 1, 2016

I've had my 14K Sky Chief for a few years now...Just added a Leonidas in steel to the collection. Some comparison photos to share. The similarities leads one to surmise that these are not by chance. Perhaps the same case maker? Well, there are slight differences in the lugs and pushers, but still, one wonders.

Garv · Mar 1, 2016

Those are handsome.

Hijak · Mar 1, 2016

Fantastic Adam!🥰

motoikkyu · Apr 22, 2016

Very beautiful chronographs! I love the 72C.

Horlogerie · Apr 23, 2016

Very nice watches, love the V72 series of movements.

I would say the case design and styles are similar because it was the way to do things at that time.

Just like all '50's or 1990's cars all have similar styling or shapes, watches seem to evolve as well. Some of the features are down to the functions and being able to quick set the subdials, there is not a lot of flexibility when you need a small pusher that can't be accidently bumped.

Enzo · Apr 23, 2016

Fabulous 😀

Syrte · Apr 29, 2016

Beautiful, really like that Leonidas pink dial. Dibs! 😀

Modest_Proposal · Apr 29, 2016

The finishing is nice on those movements. 🥰

robocaspar · May 23, 2016

Now that's mechanical art

leetse2 · May 23, 2016

Thanks for sharing. The Valjoux 72 is such a great movement and apart of the history of some legendary timepieces.

tjoy89 · May 23, 2016

Definitely a shared case manufacturer with a lot of these vintage 72C watches. I have an Arbu 72c with the same case. Your steel watch looks like mine, completely unpolished and extremely sharp.

Dubby · May 24, 2016

Good observation . I see what you mean .