Bucherer Chronograph Day-Date

Bucherer Chronograph Day-Date

Since 1888, Bucherer has represented Swiss watchmaking tradition - this chronograph shows why the Lucerne-based brand is so highly regarded by connoisseurs. The design is inspired by classic motorsport chronographs. A brushed steel tachymeter bezel with a black scale frames the matte black Tri-Compax dial. The three subdials display 30 minutes at 12 o'clock, 12 hours at 6 o'clock, and the small seconds at 9 o'clock. A red central chronograph seconds hand and a day-date display at 3 o'clock complete the design. The result is a clear, sporty instrument with a strong presence on the wrist.

Inside is the legendary ETA/Valjoux 7750 automatic movement, regarded for decades as one of the most reliable chronograph movements in the Swiss watch industry. Through the exhibition case back, the signed “BUCHERER-SWISS” rotor and the moving mechanism can be seen. The stainless steel case measures approximately 38 mm. This size feels pleasantly compact on the wrist. The three-row brushed steel bracelet with a safety folding clasp perfectly complements the watch's sporty character.

The watch is in honest vintage condition. The case, bezel, and bracelet show light signs of wear. Fine scratches are visible on the clasp and on the bracelet end links at the back. The luminous material on the indices and hands has aged evenly and is slightly irregular in places. A characterful witness to its time for everyday wear.

Brand/Model: Bucherer Chronograph Automatic (Day-Date)

Reference: 46/766/2 (engraving on the case back)

Diameter: approx. 38 mm (excluding the crown)

Case: Stainless steel; screw-down exhibition case back, engraved “All Stainless Steel”, “10 ATM”, “Swiss Made”

Bracelet: Three-row stainless steel bracelet, brushed; folding clasp with safety bar

Movement: ETA/Valjoux 7750, automatic, rotor signed “Bucherer-Swiss”

Dial: Black, Tri-Compax, luminous indices, red chronograph seconds hand

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph (30 min./12 hours), day, date, tachymeter bezel

Water resistance: Vintage (not tested)

Condition: Honest vintage condition. Light signs of wear on the case and bezel, scratches on the clasp and case back, aged luminous material.

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