Pryngeps - Unknown - Ei pohjahintaa - Miehet - 1970-1979

Pryngeps Swiss Chronograph – Valjoux 7765, Two-Tone Case and Panda Dial

Model Overview

This Pryngeps chronograph pairs a white dial with two black registers, gold-tone hands and a prominent numbered bezel. The result is a distinctive Swiss sports watch with a strong 80’s design character. Its two-register layout places the chronograph minute counter at 12 o’clock and running seconds at 9 o’clock, with a framed date at 3 o’clock. The movement photograph shows the Valjoux 7765 calibre marking—an appealing detail for collectors who prefer a mechanical chronograph they can identify by its movement.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Pryngeps
Model: Two-register chronograph with date
Movement: Swiss Valjoux 7765 manual-wind chronograph
Functions: Hours, minutes, running seconds, chronograph and date
Case: Silver-tone case with gold-tone bezel, crown and pushers
Caseback: Stainless steel, marked “Swiss Made” and “Water Resistant”
Dial: White with black subsidiary registers and applied gold-tone markers
Crystal: Material not confirmed
Case dimensions: Not measured
Strap: Brown leather-style strap; originality not confirmed
Water resistance: Not tested

Case and Dial

The polished gold-tone bezel carries large 12, 3, 6 and 9 numerals, giving the watch considerable wrist presence. The contrasting silver-tone lugs keep the two-tone design balanced. On the dial, pointed gold-tone hands, faceted markers and a fine outer minute track frame the two black registers. The Pryngeps name and crown emblem sit above 6 o’clock, with “Swiss Made” printed at the dial’s lower edge.

The screw-down caseback bears the Pryngeps emblem and watch markings. A photograph with the back removed shows the mechanical movement, including the 7765 calibre stamp.

Collector Appeal

The Valjoux 7765 is the central attraction: a Swiss manual-wind chronograph movement presented here with a date display and an unusual register arrangement. The watch also has a recognisable period look, combining a panda dial with a bold gold-tone bezel rather than the more common racing tachymeter design. It is an interesting choice for a collector seeking a distinctive mechanical chronograph outside the familiar major brands.

Condition Report

The watch presents well in the photographs. The dial appears clean, while the case, bezel and back show light marks consistent with handling and use. The fitted strap should be assessed from the photographs. Running performance, chronograph and date operation, accuracy, and service history have not been independently verified for this description. No current water resistance is guaranteed.

Delivery and Shipping

The sale includes the watch and fitted strap shown in the photographs. No original box or papers are shown. It will be carefully packed and shipped from within the European Union. There are no customs duties for delivery between EU member states. For destinations outside the EU, any applicable import taxes, customs charges and handling fees are the buyer’s responsibility.