The Watch
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You'll be forgiven if Hoga isn't the 1st name to pop into your head when you think of a Vintage Swiss Timepiece. One thing is for sure though this mesmerizing piece is likely to take your Wrist hostage.
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This Hoga signed Vulcain features a Swiss Made Valjoux 7733 movement, which was fitted to many high end watches in the late 1960s/early 70s.
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This Hoga is so damn freaking awesome and wears beautifully on the Wrist, the Surfboard Dial gives off a wonderful sporty feeling and it's taken all my resolve to offer this Dude up for sale.
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View this Surfer Dude in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.1968-1970
Reference: 2318.
Movement: Manual winding, with 30 Minute Chronograph.
Calibre: Valjoux 7733.
Timekeeping: Good. Well within the reasonable expectations for a Vintage Timepiece.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Hoga Signed Dial.
Service History: Unknown.
Dial: Original Hoga Signed Dial.
Case: Chrome Plated with Stainless Steel Caseback.
Measurements: without/with Crown: 35.5mm/39mm End to End: 43mm
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Crystal: Acrylic.
Crown and Pushers: Original Crown and Pushers.
Strap/Bracelet: On a new 19mm Bluey Grey Eulit Perlon Strap with Stainless Steel buckle.
Lug Width: 19mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Quality Valjoux 7733 Movement.
- Very cool Surfboard Dial.
- The condition is fantastic.
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Nitty Gritty:
- Nothing really. If I'm being picky there are some very minor surface scratches but for the Age and the Nature of this Watch, they really don't matter.
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Overall this Hoga is in Very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in super condition.
Chrome Case is in Superb Condition there may be a few small age related scratches but for a Chrome Piece from this Period it is Superb.
Crystal in good nick.
The handset is in good original condition.
Photographed on a 7in Wrist.