Up for sale is this rare and unusual Wakmann-Gigandet Triple Date Chronograph featuring the fabled Valjoux caliber 730 movement and large 40mm PVD coated cushion style case. In true Near Mint condition, I have never seen another Wakmann-Gigandet like this one and I would guess it dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s. This is a great opportunity to own an always-desirable Valjoux Triple Date Chrono with a really unique and sporty configuration.

The price for this rare Wakmann-Gigandet is $1,200 USD including fully insured worldwide shipping and Paypal (eCheck preferred). I will also accept Bank Wire, Cashier’s Check or Money Orders. Personal check is also OK if I know you. Payment must be made in US DOLLARS. Watch will ship upon full clearance of the funds, as well as any necessary bank vetting.

CASE & BACK: Really unusual and cool PVD-coated cushion shaped base metal case in Mint condition with no wear to the PVD coating and no scratches or dings. It is also much larger than most Wakmann-Gigandet Triples at around 40mm. Stainless steel screw back with some minor tool marks on the outside and some scratches on the inside but no corrosion; signed “PINGOUIN WATCH CO-SWISS.”

DIAL & HANDS: Original and complex Speedmaster-like dial in Mint condition features chronograph registers, constant seconds, apertures for the day and month and Tachymeter calibration, with outer date ring (which is not a part of the dial actually) Near Mint due to a small mark on the number “7.” The dial itself does not have any luminous material and is not so marked. All hands are easily in near mint condition, including the super cool orange-tipped date pointer and the luminous hour and minute hands.

MOVEMENT: Legendary Valjoux 730 (the last evolution of the VZHC/72c) with stunning gilt finish in pristine condition. I do not know the watch’s service history but all complications function as they should: the chronograph starts, stops, resets and totals perfectly and the triple date functions exactly as it should (the month must be set manually, as on all manual wind Valjoux Triple Chrono calibers).

CROWN & PUSHERS: The push in PVD-coated crown winds properly and pulls out to the time-setting position as it should and the matching pushers start, stop and reset the chronograph crisply. On the opposite side, the top (day & month) and bottom (day) recessed pushers function exactly as designed. I will set the watch up for the new owner prior to shipping it out for a minimum of hassle. ;)

CRYSTAL: Flat mineral-type crystal in Near Mint condition with just a very minor nick to the edge near “2.”

BAND: This funky Wakmann-Gigandet comes on an equally cool perforated racing strap with orange accents that has been worn sparingly. This great chronograph takes 20mm straps.

I make absolutely no guarantees for the water resistance of this watch

This rare vintage Triple Date is offered with a 3-day inspection period from the date of receipt and may be returned for a full refund (less any shipping costs incurred by the buyer). This refund is unconditional and once I get the watch back in exactly the same condition as it was sent to you, your money will be refunded. Of course, once the 3 days are over the sale will be considered FINAL.

Thanks for looking,
T.
tomvox1@hotmail.com