CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND APPRAISAL
1 YEAR MECHANICAL WARRANTY
About:
Wakmann has seen a surge in popularity over the past few years as collectors discover the brand’s unique history and offering of interesting watches. A lot has already been written about its founder, and his start as a distributer and importer of watches, first in Europe then in the US starting in 1946. Although the brand became famous for creating aircraft cockpit clocks for the US military, they also started to produce their own watches after entering into a joint venture with Breitling in 1947.
Today’s Wakmann is a clean example of a classic no-frills 1960s chronograph. Cased in polished chrome with a steel back, the 37mm diameter hits the sweet spot between sporty and dressy. Straight lugs and round pump pushers complete the simple but timeless look. The silver dial features large lumed Arabic numerals and both a printed red telemeter and blue tachymeter scale.
Powering the watch is the always reliable and robust Valjoux 7733, given a fresh overhaul in our workshop.
We’ve paired it with a genuine leather strap in a vintage black grain with cream stitching.
Details:
Movement:
Type: Manual Wind, Valjoux 7733, 17 jewels
We have given the movement a complete overhaul, and it runs eagerly and keeps excellent time. Chronograph starts, stops, and resets smoothly. One year mechanical warranty included.
Case:
37mm (not including crown and pushers) chrome case and stainless steel back
Strap:
Rios 1931 Bedford genuine vintage leather (MSRP: $69.95)
Overall condition:
French manufactured chrome case and steel back in good condition, with typical wear on the chrome, particularly around case back. New acrylic crystal. New steel pushers and crown. Dial is mostly clean, with some markings and fading around tachymeter scale. Original tritium markers intact, matching lume on hands.
