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In terms of quality, robustness, etc. the 12 series Rolex watches are impressive. However, do Rolex fans still place the 4 and 5 digits on a higher pedestal?

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In terms of quality, robustness, etc. the 12 series Rolex watches are impressive. However, do Rolex fans still place the 4 and 5 digits on a higher pedestal?

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]]> Where are all the manual wind chronographs? https://rkwatchservice.com/where-are-all-the-manual-wind-chronographs/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:05:32 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/where-are-all-the-manual-wind-chronographs.5624770/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Seems like back in the day, there were several manual wind chronograph movements to choose from (2 register and 3 register).

Movements that come to mind are Venus, Landeron, Lemania, and Valjoux.

With Landeron, you got the cal 49, 349, etc. With Valj...

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Seems like back in the day, there were several manual wind chronograph movements to choose from (2 register and 3 register).

Movements that come to mind are Venus, Landeron, Lemania, and Valjoux.

With Landeron, you got the cal 49, 349, etc. With Valjoux, you could get the 7733, 7734, 7736, etc.

Most of these movements were used in the 60s70s Skin Diver Chronos (which are my current obsession).

Where/what are the current iterations of these simple albeit robust manual movements?

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Where are all the manual wind chronographs?

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