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Tiny Croton Valjoux 69 - Worth a Punt?

  1. GuiltyBoomerang Jan 18, 2018

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    Recently I have been drawn to chronographs, and thisPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network small wonder popped up.

    Yes, I know the size and patina may be a bit too much for some, but a mini version of the Valjoux 22 is kind of a funky watch...even if it's only 28mm wide.

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    At the moment the price seems reasonable despite probable shill bidding with three and a bit days left.

    Thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated!
     
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  2. sdre Jan 18, 2018

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    Man the dial looks pretty messed up. Is it gunk or actually surface peeling?
     
  3. Vitezi Jan 18, 2018

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    I've always been fascinated by small vintage chronos. To take all of the tiny parts normally stuffed into a 35-38mm case, shrink them and then hand assemble them into a 25-28mm case is some impressive manufacturing. Was this a ladies chronograph?
     
  4. GuiltyBoomerang Jan 18, 2018

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    Either a ladies/boys/petite men's watch. If I can wear a 29mm Omega (31mm with crown...)

    Rolex also used these in some 30mm diameter chronos like this one.
     
  5. SeanO Jan 18, 2018

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    Pierce make some of the nicest “small” chrono’s around
     
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