Precimax - Valjoux 7733 – Blue Panda Chronograph - No reserve price - Men - 1970-1979

Precimax – Manual Wind Valjoux 7733 – Blue Panda Chronograph – 37 × 37 mm

An attractive vintage Swiss chronograph with distinctive sporting character, this Precimax combines a chromed cushion case with a white dial and contrasting blue subdials. Powered by the famous manual-wind Valjoux 7733, its bold red chronograph hand, applied hour markers and outer tachymeter scale create an expressive design with strong vintage appeal.

Technical Details

Brand: Precimax

Model: Vintage Blue Panda Chronograph

Case: Chrome-plated cushion case

Dimensions: Approximately 37 × 37 mm, excluding the crown and pushers

Crystal: Acrylic

Dial: White dial with contrasting blue subsidiary counters in a very attractive blue panda configuration

Hour markers: Applied baton markers with dark blue detailing

Hands: Hour and minute hands with luminous inserts and a contrasting red central chronograph seconds hand

Movement: Swiss Valjoux 7733 mechanical chronograph movement

Winding: Manual wind

Jewels: 17

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph

Chronograph: Small seconds at 9 o’clock and a 45-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock

Scale: Outer tachymeter scale with contrasting minute and seconds graduations

Case back: Solid stainless-steel screw-down back

Water resistance: Not tested

Strap: Generic dark blue leather strap with an embossed pattern and blue stitching

Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 22 cm

Accessories: Supplied with a generic presentation box

Condition Report

Grade B – Good vintage condition, with signs of wear consistent with age.

The chromed cushion case shows visible scratches, surface marks and wear to the plating, particularly around the edges and lugs, with areas of the underlying metal showing through. The stainless-steel case back displays scratches and opening marks. The white dial presents age-related spotting and discolouration, while the blue counters retain their distinctive colour and contrast. The hands and luminous inserts also show signs of ageing. 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 and chronograph functions.

The watch’s water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should therefore be avoided.

Story & Heritage

This Precimax captures the visual appeal of vintage Swiss sporting chronographs: a sculptural cushion case, contrasting counters and a colourful dial designed to make elapsed time easy to read. Its white background and blue subsidiary registers give the classic panda layout an individual character, enhanced by the striking red central chronograph hand.

At its heart is the famous Valjoux 7733, a manual-wind chronograph calibre also used in vintage watches by Heuer, Breitling and other makers. The related date-equipped Valjoux 7734 powered Tudor’s first Oysterdate chronographs, placing this movement family within a notable chapter of Swiss chronograph history.

The cushion case frames the circular dial with broad shoulders and softly rounded corners, giving the watch a confident presence despite its balanced 37 × 37 mm dimensions. Applied markers, blue dial accents and the outer tachymeter scale reinforce its instrument-like appearance, while the coordinating leather strap brings the composition together.

Winding the movement by hand adds a tangible connection to the mechanism beneath the case back. With its attractive blue panda configuration, established Valjoux calibre and characterful vintage finish, this Precimax offers an appealing combination of mechanical interest and distinctive sporting style.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 226