Valjoux 7733 Bifora chronograph

mseamaster

Hello everyone,

I am considering a watch trade with a forum member here on OF. The watch offered is a Bifora based on Valjoux 7733 movement. After I confirmed he's okay with me inquiring in the forum I wanted to get an opinion on this movement and the watches based on it. I couldn't find much info online.

I usually collect only Seiko and Omega, but I am wondering if this watch is worth making an exception. Thanks

X350 XJR

Agreed the 7730 and 7733 are good in availability of parts, there were a lot of them made.

One thing to note is that many of these chronographs particularly off brand ones had plated cases as opposed to stainless steel, leaving them prone to wear and pitting.

mseamaster

Caseback says stainless steel

mseamaster

Interesting. Thanks a lot for this info. I've never seen a chrome case before, didn't know it was a thing. All my watches are SS.

Why is this done though? Isn't SS cheap enough? Like, isn't the movement much more expensive than the case making it a very slight cost saving.