Sandoz Kelek Three Register Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1970s
This Sandoz Kelek chronograph is a vintage 1970s sports wristwatch housed in a cushion-shaped stainless steel case measuring 42 mm wide with a 47 mm lug-to-lug length.
The black dial is arranged with three contrasting white sub-dials for seconds, elapsed minutes, and hours, highlighted by orange sub-dial indicators and a vivid red central chronograph hand. It is framed by a fixed black tachymeter bezel. According to the seller, the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind Valjoux 7736 movement operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour, offering a 45-hour power reserve and Incabloc shock protection.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Calibre
- Valjoux 7736
- Lug Width
- 21mm
- Case Width
- 42mm
- Dial Color
- Black
- Lug Height
- 47mm
- Jewel Count
- 17 jewels
- Case Material
- Stainless Steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Sandoz / Kelek
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case with polished bezel rim and dual pump pushers framing the winding crown. • Black dial with three white subsidiary registers, batons with luminous plots, and dual branding 'Sandoz' over 'KELEK'. • Mounted on an orange rubber strap.
- Dial and Visual Appointments
- The watch face is finished in black, contrasting with three white subsidiary registers arranged to track elapsed seconds, minutes, and hours. The layout includes baton-style indices featuring luminous plots. Functional accents include a red central chronograph hand and orange sub-dial indicators. The dial bears dual branding, identifying both Sandoz and Kelek.
- Case and External Construction
- This timepiece features a cushion-shaped stainless steel case, measuring 42 mm in width and 47 mm in length. The assembly includes a polished bezel rim and a fixed tachymeter bezel. Dual pump-style pushers flank the winding crown. The watch is currently presented on a rubber strap, which attaches to 21 mm lugs.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is reported by the seller to be powered by a Valjoux 7736 movement containing 17 jewels. Technical claims provided by the source include an operating frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour, a 45-hour power reserve, and the inclusion of Incabloc shock protection. The source provides contradictory data regarding the winding mechanism, listing the movement as both 'Manual' and 'Self Winding' within the specifications table.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Listing has contradictory winding descriptions, noting both 'Self Winding' and 'Movement Type Manual'.
- Research required: Movement and case back are not shown in the provided photographs.