Brand: Wakmann

Model: Triple Date Three-Register Chronograph ref. 71.1309.70; Swiss Made circa mid-1970s

Case: Solid stainless steel "waterproof" case with screw-down back is approximately 37mm excluding the original signed Wakmann winding crown

Strap: 19mm smooth tan handmade calfskin strap with contrast stitching and polished stainless steel tang buckle

Movement: Valjoux cal. 730 manual-winding chronograph movement (17 jewels) with triple calendar functions; quick-set month and day via top pusher (for day, push slightly deeper); quick-set "crescent" date arm via bottom pusher; Swiss Made; 21,600 BPH

Features: Gorgeous original reverse-panda dial with stunning yellow Tritium patina on the hour markers; original handset with matching yellow Tritium patina; triple calendar (day, date, month); 12-hour chronograph recording capability; unpolished solid stainless steel case with domed acrylic crystal

Condition: Mint original condition overall with only minor honest wear consistent with age and light use; unpolished 37mm solid stainless steel case; crisp screw-down caseback remains clearly legible; beautiful original matte black dial with vibrant white sub-registers; Tritium luminous elements have aged to an incredible yellow hue throughout; excellent original handset with matching yellow Tritium lume; new domed acrylic crystal (original is also included with the watch)

Other: We absolutely love this Wakmann Triple Date Chronograph and believe that it is one of the most undervalued vintage watches on the market today. This is most likely the best example that we've ever offered for sale (and we've sold many). The yellow lume is absolutely amazing as is the clean and vibrant reverse-panda dial. It is powered by a high-grade movement based on the legendary Valjoux 72, but with triple calendar functions and a higher beat rate (21,600 BPH) for improved accuracy. The 37mm stainless steel case wears extremely well on the wrist, which comes as no surprise given that it's the same size as a manual-winding vintage Rolex Daytona. It's also extremely versatile and can be dressed up or down making it difficult to beat if you've got a somewhat modest budget.