Vintage heuer pasadena the ultimate collectors guide the. The pasadena is marked 75050 then a carriage return then 280 sl and the non pasadena is marked 750501 which is very consistent with the numbers for the series in the table above. Under the terms of the arrangement, heuer manufactured an array of watches which lejour then distributed. Featuring the superb and robust automatic valjoux 7750 movement, which looks very clean and is running strong. The 7750 first appeared in 1977, when heuer launched two new models the kentucky below and the pasadena. The pasadena has a large 41mm steel case with a lugless design. Tag heuer swiss avantgarde since 1860 go to color contrast settings and stop animations go to the main navigation menu go to search go to main content go to sitemap page jump to bottom of the page online order available. Also, see etas detailed step through guide of how to disassembleassemble t. The rotor is signed tag heuer, so probably its transitional pasadena model. Go to color contrast settings and stop animations go to the main navigation menu go to search go to main content go to sitemap page jump to bottom of the page. Stunning vintage heuer pasadena 750501280sl chronograph. Heuer pasadena valjoux7750 chrono vintage mens watch 1970. Heuer pasadena black chronograph pvd neo vintage 7750.
Heuer pasadena rare mens watch black pvd vintage 750. All pasadenas were available with daydate or day only like this version. All versions of the pasadena use the valjoux 7750, the same movement used by tag heuer today as the calibre 16. Swiss army airboss chronograph automatic valjoux 7750. Desotos chronograph 7750 grailium rare vintage watches. Automatic, black dial, chronograph, triple register, valjoux 7750 search for brands. Their version of the pasadena was, again, fully produced by heuer and features the same case, valjoux 7750 movement, markers, hands and dial print as the real thing. The pasadena has a large 41 mm steel case with a lugless design. Features a stainless steel case housing a working automatic movement. The stunning black dial with luminous batons, day date at 3 and matching hands is signed heuer automatic pasaena swiss made.
Runs great and all functions work as expected, chrono functions perfectly reset to zero. Heuer manufactured lejour chronographs under a privatelabel arrangement in the 1980s. Flat scratches at 6 1 year warranty from our master watchmake. The top clasp is a little loose and might need squeezing but the underneath is solid. Details about vintage golana pvd chronograph automatic valjoux 7750 heuer pasadena 280sl 1 viewed per hour. In keeping with the 7750 layout, the subdials are placed at 12, 6 and 9 oclock, with a simple date window at 3pm. History of the tag heuer calibre 16 eta 7750 movement the.
Original vintage swiss made desotos black pvd threeregisters chronograph mens wristwatch aka poorman heuer pasadena with legendary automatic chronograph movement calibre valjoux 7750 in fully working order, circa 1970s. Date display with day of the week in german, at 3 oclock. Sep 16, 2020 the valjoux 7750 was the perfect answer and the movement found its way into countless mechanical chronographs from everyone from tissot to sinn to tag heuer to omega. Vintage working heuer pasadena sport model chronograph wristwatch.
Pasadena automatic heuer chronograph, introduced in 1979. Great condition large vintage heuer pasadena without pasadena inscription on the dial movement. This watch was in my collection for years and now is selling from collection. Vintage heuer pasadena day date automatic chronograph. Diese pvdbeschichtete heuer war ein highlight zu dieser zeit, denn ganz in schwarz gab es damals nur wenige modelle. This stylish watch also features a sharp looking silver tone dial with green accents silver tone luminous hands and arabic numeral hour markers along with the chronograph, 44 hour power reserve, 1224hour time and date display functions. Vintage heuer pasadena chronograph wrist watch ref. Tag heuer pasadena day date vintage chronograph herrenuhr ref. Vintage heuer pasadena chronograph used and vintage. For example, the lejour model 7203 is offered as the exact same watch as the reference 750. Valjoux caliber 7750, automatic chronograph mechanism, 17 jewels.
Valjoux 7750 movement with 3 subdials, with central chronograph seconds. I had no idea what it was and it sat in a drawer for many years until i looked it up on the web. This manual appears to be intended for heuer chronographs utilizing both the valjoux 7750 movement like pasadenas and kentuckys as. Great oversize heuer stainless steel pvd coated chronograph. The so called no name pasadena refers to the same reference with the same. These vintage watches are like costcos storebrand liquor.
Vintage chronograph 280 sl valjoux 7750, wie heuer pasadena. Its actually a heuer watch that was made by heuer and sold under a private label. This vintage heuer pasadena chronograph dates to the mid 1980s and uses the valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, the same movement found in the famed iwc fleiger chronographs. Vintage bucherer by heuer pasedena moon phase chronograph. Heuer vintage non pasadena chronograph black pvd, ref. Its the pasadena model but sold under the lejour brand. While there was a stainless steel model, the bestknown pasadena is the blackened model that you see here. Aug 18, 20 as a major customer of valjouxs manual wind movements during the 1960s, it was no surprise that heuer would offer watches with the 7750 movement, despite having its own calibre 11 engine. Swiss army 241598 is powered by swiss made eta valjoux 7750 chronograph automatic movement with 25 jewels. All white vintage chrono traditional watch second hand valjoux 7750. What really distinguishes this watch, both when it was released and today, is its distinctive black case. Tag heuer model pasadena type mens watch construction 1980 functions date fast circuit chronograph day of the week type of movement automatic movement valj.
This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. When you look at the 1983 heuer catalogue you see that the pasadena has disappeared, and in its place is the heuer 510. Heuer was one of the pioneers of black watches and it began with a partnership with porsche. The cal valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is working well, running strong and keeps time, just serviced. Nov 15, 2020 the heuer pasadena, had an integrated steel bracelet, was luminous, had a tachymeter scale, and used aforementioned the valjoux 7750. Read more history lesson, brand stories, heuer andres ibarguen november 15, 2020 heuer, lejour, titus, heuer pasadena, vintage heuer. User manuals, tag heuer watch operating guides and service manuals. Ohpf montique v7750 pvd chrono 41mm heuer pasadena omega. Im a very happy bunny this watch is in excellent condition. Vintage heuer pasadena chronograph used and vintage watches. Struc 7750 heuer pasadena style mens vintage watch. Original and in excellent condition with perfect custard lume. Only all black chronographs montres publiques the vintage.
Tag heuer pasadena chronograph steel automatic kal. Heuer pasadena chronograph montres publiques market. Heuer manufactured these lejour chronographs under a privatelabel arrangement in the 1980s, and, under the terms of the arrangement heuer manufactured an array of watches, which lejour then distributed. The seller of this watch indicates its in need of a service, but given the watch is powered by the ubiquitous valjoux 7750, it shouldnt be too. This is a super cool watch that is the twin to the heuer pasadena. I did some research on this watch and it is a rebranded heuer pasadena in pvd. Heuer manufactured le jour chronographs under a privatelabel arrangement in 1980. The pasadena was originally only available in black, hence 750.
Black steel strap, not branded, adjustable 2022 cm. Case size 41mm lews is excluded arm circumference size 16cm 20cm. Hill auction gallery in house continental usa domestic. History of the tag heuer calibre 16 eta 7750 movement. Jun 02, 2017 the pasadena was one such watch, and though an actual heuer branded pasadena is fairly hard to find, the le jour version of the watch, which is nearly identical, is a relatively common find. Stahl geschwarzt mit stahlarmband geschwarzt mit heuer verschluss.
Pasadena chronographs are automatic, threeregister chronographs, with black dial and. Excellent running order with scattered surface wear. As a major customer of valjouxs manual wind movements during the 1960s, it was no surprise that heuer would offer watches with the 7750 movement, despite having its own calibre 11 engine. Lejour onthedash the definitive guide to vintage heuer. This manual appears to be intended for heuer chronographs utilizing both the valjoux 7750 movement like pasadenas and kentuckys as well as the c. The watch case is solid stainless steel covered in a black anodized coating which is similar to pvd but a much earlier process. Retro watch guy ubiquity has led to a sort of snobbery among watch geeks who tend to prefer inhouse columnwheel movements. If you want to sell your watch, we will be happy to advise you. Heuer model pasadena type mens watch construction 1980 functions date fast circuit chronograph type of movement automatic movement valj. Heuer pasadena in gents watches, wrist watches at worldoftime. The valjoux 7750 and vintage black pvd chronographs. Nov 18, 2019 its probably safe to say that given a choice, a lot of tag heuer watch fans would like to see the pasadena given the anniversary treatment, but given that its now november 2019, and the watch was first introduced in 1979, its getting a bit late in the year to hope for a 40th anniversary launch.
Vintage heuer pasadena the ultimate collectors guide. The steel pvd 42mm case with steel screw back is signed on the back 750501 280sl, the original glass, has a few scratches. This is the blackened model, the dial is beautifully clear and simple. In this case pun intended, the corresponding model is the heuer pasadena and the only real difference is the logo on the dial. I looked at all of the info on the heuer site on the dash which lists descriptions, prices and specifications. Heuer pasadena, valjoux 7750 grailium rare vintage. Please take a look at the photos for the condition. With chronograph and day and date function and tachymeter. Vintage golana pvd chronograph automatic valjoux 7750 heuer pasadena 280sl item information. Vintage heuer pasadena the ultimate collectors guide calibre 11. Steel case back is strongly repolished by previous owner, so reference number is not visible. Circa 1982 heuer pasadena in 42mm pvd coated steel case. Oct 31, 20 one brand that sold a differently branded pasadena was lejour, now a fully defunct side note of horological history without much going for it. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Quite why heuer wanted to make a stainless version is unknown, as there already was a stainless version, under the montreal name, and as they had. Lejour automatic vintage chronograph 1960s poor mans heuer. Heuer pasadena archived 1minute reads 1minute read. Details about heuer pasadena valjoux7750 chrono vintage mens watch 1970 750501280sl ems.
Orfina pdporsche design chronograph 7750 stahl mit leichter patina. Condition not running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed. Dec 01, 2020 vintage heuer pasadena day date automatic chronograph valjoux 7750 watch. Interestingly enough, heuer also made valjoux 7750 based chronographs with the same case. This is the later pasadena, which is commonly referred to as the non pasadena by collectors as it doesnt have pasadena written on the dial.
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