Welcome to Chronodeco

This site features my own custom built vintage-style mechanical chronographs and is your portal to my repair and restoration services for vintage chronographs and mechanical watches.

Introducing my latest design: 1968.

Previously, all of my designs have been influenced by the Art Deco period but for some time I have been interested in vintage chronographs created between the mid-1960s and early 1970s. These are unique in the history of watch making with designs that go far beyond prior traditional styles. I have a modest collection of these and one of may favorites is the Heuer Camaro, whose cushion case was a significant influence on the initial series of my new watch. Though I was not very keen on this style early on, it has grown on me and is now one of my favorites.

Features of the Series I 1968 chronographs, a limited edition of 30 pieces, include:

- New Old Stock cushion-style cases purchased from Germany. Heavy polished chrome finish with a stainless steel screw on back.
- Valjoux cal.7733 movement, one of the best ever built. All rebuilt with new mainspring installed.
- 5 different dial styles available.
- Your choice of small hand colors in red, white, black or day-Glo orange.
- Black, perforated high quality leather strap purchased from France.
- 6-month warranty.

For those of you who weren't there or as a reminder, here are some interesting facts that I found on the internet :

Timeline of events in 1968 - a mere 40 years ago:

The History Channel:

Popular albums from 1968:

Full story of the 1968 edition can be seen in the September 2008 issue of the International Watch Magazine starting on page 188.

Slideshows

Blue Copper Dial
Black Dial
Blue Gold Dial
Series II White Dial
Silver Green Dial
White Dial
White Black Dial

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