Bucherer Chronograph (Ref. 651) "Paul Newman" Valjoux Cal. 7765, 1970s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

Considering the brand has been around in some form or fashion since 1888, Bucherer is one of the lesser-known Swiss marques out there. Initially founded by Carl-Friedrich Bucherer and his wife Luise, the brand started out as Lucerne's first watch and jewelry shop before adding a watchmaking extension in 1919. Like Turler, Tiffany, and many large-scale jewelers, Bucherer also did a lot of co-branding and white labeling of watches, one of which is this incredible chronograph from the '70s. Apart front the beautiful sub-dials, the silver dial itself has aged to almost look like marble, with alternating and intermixed tan and silver streaks. Then there's the fantastic Valjoux cal. 7765 beating within the case, which is certainly noteworthy for its rarity and obscurity due to the unique sub-dial placements at 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock, which record active seconds and elapsed minutes, respectively. If you want a watch that sparks conversation, this is it. Stock # BUCSKY7764 Brand Bucherer Style Chronograph Model 651 Serial N/A Size Men's Material Stainless Steel Dial Silver "Aged" W/ Blue "Paul Newman" Sub-Dials Millimeters 36 Bracelet 2PC Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The stainless steel case appears to be unpolished and retains sharp angles with short lugs that feature light signs of use. It features its original unsigned crown and two pump pushers. The case back is incredibly clean with almost no signs of use. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The once silver dial has aged to a tan-and-silver "marble" finish and features rare bright blue "Paul Newman" style sub-dials. The hour and minute markers are black, the former of which have lume plots that have aged to a light cream color. The lume on the original stick hands has aged to a darker hue than the dial, and there's a black sweep seconds hand to complete the look. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time, previous service history is unknown.