Wakmann Triple Date Reverse Panda (TDRP) owners

I posted a thread two days ago about one of these that I have recently given a new heart and am wearing now. There may already be a thread like this here, but I didn't see one in a quick search. I feel these are watches worth discussing, but for some reason, they are treated like a homecoming queen candidate with a pretty face but who may be carrying a few extra pounds.

I own two of these now but don't wear them much, not because they aren't attractive. I find this to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing chronographs of that era...or now, and they have solid movements. The chrono functions are superior to several others I own. And even the date features on mine are reliable. They keep reasonably good time, too. So why are the prices on them still mostly below 3k, and why are there always half a dozen of them for sale on ebay? At less than 3k, how many great-looking, reliable vintage chronographs with a Val 72 family movement are there to be had? I'm not sure I can think of any. The 72 was good enough for those old Daytonas for a very long time, and one could easily argue that they are not really any better built than the Wakmann.

Is it just the name "Wakmann" that holds them back? It can't be the pretty face. Is there anything that makes it unattractive? Not in my eyes. I look forward to a fulsome and thoughtful discussion and some great photos.

At $2000 to $3000 selling value I don't think anything is holding those back. What do you think they should be worth? Daytona money? Wakmann is a respected brand so I'm not sure where you are getting your negative impression except resale price. If anything you should be grateful they are still affordable.

Can you name a comparable chronograph that sells for less than 3k in excellent condition? I’m getting my impression from my experiences. Where do you get yours? Even an 861 or 1861 Speedmaster from the 70s is likely to cost double.

I didn't just start doing this last week. Wakmann is a good brand but it isn't a Breitling, Omega or Rolex. Wakmann sells for less. Same for other good but not red hot brands like Bucherer. It is what it is.

Here is mine that I have had for a long time and never properly enjoyed. I like the size and shape and dial look. And the movement. But Daytona money? Uh, no. But that goes for most of the UTR watches that many of us know and love. My suggestion is to just enjoy them and look for other avenues for those tuition and other bills.

Here is my 37mm "Evil Panda" Wakmann "Datora" Ref. 71.1309.70 with a Valjoux 730 😎

SIP Code "Y3" says made in Switzerland, by Gigandet for Wakmann, I think.

Quick pic of my Gigandet-Wakman variation with pinstriped hands. I love all these models but I agree they are priced more than fairly and cant see them getting much more expensive in the foreseeable future.

Feeling lucky, I got this 72.1309.70 yesterday from a local watch club member here in Oklahoma. Was told the bracelet is original. Keeping good time (maybe a bit fast). Any suggestions for goo people to service something like this in the future?

HELLO one and ALL !!!

REPLACEMENT CRYSTAL / PLEXI information ???

for WAKMANN TRIPLE DATE CHRONOGRAPHE @ 37MM REF. 71.1309.70 STAINLESS STEEL ????

REF 725.1309