{"product_id":"1970s-lejour-chronograph-valjoux-7765-speedtimer","title":"1970s LeJour Chronograph | Valjoux 7765 \"Speedtimer\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeJour chronographs\u003c\/strong\u003e are often referred to as “\u003cstrong\u003ethe poor man’s Heuer\u003c\/strong\u003e,” reflecting their close connection. During the 1970s, Heuer produced chronographs for LeJour under private label arrangements, resulting in designs that closely echo classic Heuer aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis example features a familiar dial layout that mirror that of vintage Heuer chronographs. Similarly, It is also powered by the\u003cstrong\u003e Valjoux 7765\u003c\/strong\u003e, a robust cam operated chronograph movement incorporating a date module positioned at 3 o’clock that takes up pseudo subdial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA notable detail is the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efixed tachymeter bezel, in a classic red and blue colour scheme that can also be found on \u003cstrong\u003eSeiko 5 Sports Speed-Timer 6139\u003c\/strong\u003e. This similarity has led collectors to nickname this model the \u003cstrong\u003e“LeJour Speed-Timer.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The LeJour also uses hammerhead case measuring 41mm which has the same case proportions of the Seiko 6139.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis particular LeJour was retailed through \u003cstrong\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside prominent American brands such as Bulova and Hamilton, as evidenced by the stamp on the underside of the caseback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52192200622381,"sku":null,"price":8628.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/4468\/4077\/files\/le-jour-chronograph-valjoux-7765.png?v=1782758790","url":"https:\/\/quaintcollect.com\/products\/1970s-lejour-chronograph-valjoux-7765-speedtimer","provider":"Quaint \u0026 Collectible","version":"1.0","type":"link"}