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Zodiac Automatic Chronograph, Valjoux 7750, circa 1990s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.

Maker / attribution: Zodiac (maker)
Date: c. 1990s
Historical period: Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Country of origin: Switzerland
Object type: Wristwatch
Dealer: Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom
Stock no.: vws3622cs
Credit line: Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws3622cs)
Catalogue title (original): Zodiac Automatic Chronograph - Valjoux 7750 - c.1990s (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws3622cs), this is a wristwatch by Zodiac, made in Switzerland, dated c. 1990s. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

Zodiac Automatic Chronograph Zodiac Watches, founded in 1882, blends Swiss craftsmanship with innovative design. Known for precision and bold aesthetics, the brand has long been a symbol of adventure and reliability. From pioneering diving watches to timeless style, Zodiac continues to inspire watch enthusiasts with exceptional quality and unmatched legacy. What's on offer The Zodiac Chronograph Watch is a perfect blend of sophistication, durability, and style. Its eye-catching bronze-colored chronograph dial exudes warmth and depth, offering a modern twist on classic design. The timepiece features a robust stainless steel case, known for its strength and resistance to wear, ensuring it’s built to last. The standout two-part steel and gold bezel adds a touch of luxury, beautifully contrasting with the dial’s rich tones and creating a refined look. A genuine leather strap provides both comfort and elegance, completing the watch’s timeless appeal. Equipped with precise chronograph functionality, this watch not only serves as a functional tool but as an essential accessory for those who appreciate both form and function. Ideal for daily wear or special occasions, the Zodiac Chronograph Watch is a symbol of quality craftsmanship and distinctive style, making it the perfect addition to any watch collection.

Historical context

Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)

Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.

Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.

Read the period in the timeline More wristwatches from this period Earlier: Quartz Revolution

Atlas type guide

Chronographs and split-seconds watches

A chronograph is a watch with an additional seconds hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero independently of the timekeeping. Louis Moinet built an early example in 1816 and Nicolas Rieussec a recording 'chronographe' in 1821; Adolphe Nicole's heart-shaped reset cam (patented 1862) made the modern return-to-zero possible. Split-seconds (rattrapante) chronographs add a second hand that can be stopped for intermediate times; flyback chronographs restart instantly.

Chronographs were essential tools for doctors (pulsometer scales), artillery (telemeter), engineers and sport. In wristwatches, Valjoux, Venus, Lemania and later the automatic chronographs of 1969 (Zenith El Primero, the Chronomatic Calibre 11 group and Seiko 6139) are milestones.

What to look for

Push-pieces on the case band or a single button in the crown (monopusher).
Subsidiary registers for minutes and hours; tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer scales.
Column wheel versus cam control visible in the movement.
Calibre markings of specialist makers (Valjoux, Lemania, Venus, Landeron).

Dating clues

Pocket chronographs with heart cam reset: after 1862.
Wrist chronographs: from c. 1910; two-button designs from the 1930s.
Automatic chronographs: from 1969.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Mechanisms mentioned

Chronograph — Complication
Self-winding (automatic) mechanism — Component

Record completeness

Maker or attributionRecorded
DateRecorded
Place or countryRecorded
MaterialsNot in source
DimensionsNot in source
Narrative descriptionRecorded
Inscriptions / marksNot in source
ProvenanceNot in source
Several photographsRecorded

Editorial status: Documented — facts as published by the source; not independently verified by Atlas editors.

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Sources & image rights

Record source: Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (opens another website in a new tab).

Image rights: © Vintage Watch Specialist — dealer photographs; permission required (opens another website in a new tab).

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Cite this record

"Zodiac Automatic Chronograph, Valjoux 7750, circa 1990s." Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom, vws3622cs. Catalogue record in The Horology Atlas, WatchMuseum.org, https://atlas.watchmuseum.org/museum/zodiac-automatic-chronograph-valjoux-7750-circa-1990s-cf5220.