cleobis Posted May 31, 2007 Report Share Posted May 31, 2007 Hi, my father gave me when I had my 18th birthday dis breitling datora that he bought in 1972 or 73. I decided to take some pics of the movement to share with you,,,it needs some restauration work as it has been without use for a couple of years now....I've sent it to breitling to evaluate how much the restauration would be including cleaning, etc...well put it as new and the cost is around 650eur so I haven't done it yet....but I hope to do it soon...this to say that the movement is aged and looks like that... Also I'm a newbie regarding watch fotography, so forgive me if the pics are not the best qual:) anyways, hope you like it... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Very nice looking movement, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Great "Watch porn" Thanks for sharing. The 7734 was widely used by different manufactures. I belive even the Soviet used the design as a base for their Poljit Chronographs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobis Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 thks for the comments. I'll take some pics of the watch as a whole and share it with you, and hopefully soon I'll be able to send it to breitling for the deserved restoration and then I'll share the pics when it's done, so to have a before and after hope to do it in a couple of months.... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Have you tried The Zigmeister? Don't know if the price would be any better, however he may be able to help you. "SOF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobis Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hi, who's The Zigmeister? sorry, but I'm new and still have o lot to see in this forum and people to meet... I'll look into it to find The Zigmeister and thks for the advice cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 I am Ziggy...have restored many watches, and many movements, V72, V23, El Primero, all Valjoux types etc... My signature has a link to my information... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleobis Posted June 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 lool...sorry mate, didn't know you...will follow the link to know you better then cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 Excellent pics and a gorgeous movement! The Valjoux 7734 is a very nice caliber... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 lool...sorry mate, didn't know you...will follow the link to know you better then cheers Great watch!! Take a look at some of The Zigmeister's breakdown pictorials. His work is second to none, and I suspect a bit more affordable than 650 Euros on a 7734. I've seen him restore old movements that, on the outside, looked quite a bit dirtier than yours. Examples (El Primero, and V72): http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=174807 http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=181147 http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?s=&...st&p=223326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsunin Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Great vintage movement (Valjoux), nice present.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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