Locman - Radica Automatic Chronograph – Valjoux 7750 –...

LOCMAN Radica Automatic Chronograph – Valjoux 7750 – Wood Bezel – Ref. 1947 – 1990s DESCRIPTION Distinctive LocMan Radica Automatic Chronograph from the 1990s, featuring an exceptional combination of Italian watchmaking design, natural wood craftsmanship and a renowned Swiss automatic chronograph movement. This striking timepiece belongs to LocMan's early Radica collection and is distinguished by its unusual case construction, incorporating a richly textured brown briar wood bezel surrounding a gold-tone case. The natural wood grain gives every example its own individual character, creating a warm, elegant aesthetic rarely encountered in conventional chronographs. The beautifully preserved champagne-cream dial features three contrasting gold-tone subdials with fine concentric guilloché-style finishing, applied gold baton hour markers and elegant gold-tone hands with distinctive blue-tipped accents. A tachymeter scale surrounds the dial, while the day-date display at 3 o'clock features a German-language weekday indication. At its heart is the celebrated Swiss Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph calibre, one of the most established mechanical chronograph movements in Swiss watchmaking. This robust 17-jewel movement offers automatic winding, chronograph functionality, a 30-minute counter, a 12-hour counter and a practical day-date calendar. The combination of Swiss mechanical engineering and LocMan's distinctive Italian design makes this an especially interesting piece for enthusiasts of unconventional vintage chronographs. The polished stainless-steel caseback bears the engravings "LocMan handmade in Italy" and "1947", the latter corresponding to the case reference rather than the year of manufacture. Completed by a brown leather strap with a gold-tone buckle, this chronograph offers an attractive combination of vintage character, mechanical complexity and distinctive materials. SPECIFICATIONS * Brand: LocMan * Model: Radica Automatic Chronograph * Reference: 1947 * Period: 1990s * Country of manufacture: Italy (case and design) * Movement origin: Switzerland * Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical chronograph * Calibre: Valjoux 7750 * Jewels: 17 * Case material: Gold-tone plated metal with natural wood bezel * Caseback: Stainless steel, engraved * Case diameter: 39.9 mm excluding crown * Case diameter including crown: 43.7 mm * Dial colour: Champagne / cream * Subdials: Three gold-tone counters with concentric textured finishing * Hour markers: Applied gold-tone baton indices * Hands: Gold-tone with blue-tipped accents * Crystal: Transparent crystal * Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter, day and date * Tachymeter: Yes * Calendar language: German * Strap: Brown leather * Buckle: Gold-tone pin buckle * Caseback engraving: LocMan handmade in Italy – 1947 CONDITION Very good. The watch is in very good vintage condition, displaying attractive overall preservation and signs of wear consistent with its age. * The champagne dial is beautifully preserved, with clearly defined printing, attractive gold-tone subdials and clean applied hour markers. * The crystal remains clear and presents the dial very well. * The gold-tone case and chronograph pushers show light surface wear consistent with normal use. * The natural wood bezel retains its attractive grain and warm brown finish. A fine visible crack is present near the 4 o'clock position, as clearly documented in the photographs. * The stainless-steel caseback displays surface scratches and normal signs of previous use. * The brown leather strap shows signs of wear and ageing but remains visually well suited to the watch. * The Swiss automatic Valjoux 7750 movement is illustrated in the photographs. The watch is in working order. The chronograph operates, including start, stop and reset functions. As with any vintage mechanical watch, periodic maintenance is recommended to ensure continued reliable performance. Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and accurately illustrate the condition of this particular timepiece. INCLUDED * LocMan Radica Automatic Chronograph, reference 1947 * Brown leather strap with gold-tone buckle No original box or papers included. SHIPPING The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped via Correos with tracking and insurance to ensure safe delivery. The timepiece will be securely protected during transport, with particular attention given to its distinctive natural wood case elements.

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