CWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited EditionvsDamasko DC57
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Measurements
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Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition

DC57
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
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Water Resistance
n/a
100m
MSRP
$4,163
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Movement
Valjoux 7733
Valjoux 7750
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The CWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition Watch utilizes 100 recommissioned vintage Valjoux 7733 manual-wind movements and features a 40mm case. One owner reported that the crown and pushers on their example appeared dirty with worn plating, suggesting a need for service. The Valjoux 7733 movement itself is regarded as technically significant. Overall, owners and reviewers find the CWC Valjoux 7733 Pilot Chronograph Limited Edition Watch notable for its use of a historic movement and its connection to military watchmaking history.
Owners widely praise the Damasko DC57 for its exceptional durability and tank-like build, with many highlighting the fully luminescent dial as a standout feature. The Valjoux 7750 movement is considered reliable and accurate, and the 40mm case is noted for its impressive technology. Some owners find the case thickness a negative, though less so than on other chronographs, and one owner reported an unusual petroleum rubbery smell from the vintage leather straps. The dial layout, including logo and day-date window placement, is seen as well-balanced, and the white lumed face is preferred by some over other models. Overall, owners rate the Damasko DC57 highly for its robust construction and striking luminescent dial at the price point.
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