A Very Handsome and Robust Sandoz Kelek 3 Register Chronograph Featuring the Valjoux 7736 Movement, c.1970s

Sandoz is a Swiss watch brand with roots tracing back to the early 20th century, known for producing reliable, affordable timepieces during the golden age of Swiss watchmaking. The brand gained popularity in the mid-century era for its mechanical watches, some powered by respected movements like ETA and Felsa. Notably, Henri Sandoz & Cie helped pioneer Swiss watch exports. Today, vintage Sandoz watches are admired by collectors for their classic styling, solid build, and historical charm.

What’s on Offer

This Sandoz Kelek 3-Register Chronograph is a striking vintage sports watch from the 1970s, powered by the renowned Valjoux 7736 manual-wind movement. Housed in a bold, cushion-shaped stainless steel case and paired with a vibrant orange rubber strap, it delivers real wrist presence with a splash of retro racing flair.

The black dial features contrasting white sub-dials for seconds, minutes, and hours, with orange highlights and a vivid red chronograph hand offering excellent legibility. Surrounding the dial is a fixed tachymeter bezel, built for measuring speed, further enhancing the tool-watch aesthetic.

Under the hood, the Valjoux 7736 beats at 18,000vph, with 17 jewels, Incabloc shock protection, and a 45-hour power reserve. Water resistant to 20 ATM when new, this Swiss-made timepiece blends vintage charm with rugged performance. A bold, collectable chronograph with real 1970s soul and a whole lot of style.

This watch is in fantastic vintage condition with minimal signs of previous wear, it is meaty on the wrist but remains surprisingly comfortable. It will certainly inspire some envious glances – we love it!