The 1970s were a period of dramatic upheaval for the watchmaking industry.
After the introduction of the Seiko Astron in 1969, the market entered into a tailspin, and by the end of the following decade, the world of horology would never be the same. Suddenly, Quartz watches were becoming the norm – at least for the average consumer – and, with mechanical watches having seemingly fallen out of favor, manufacturers were going out of business left and right. That meant, among other things, that movements and watch parts were quickly getting cheaper, which in turn allowed anyone with a working set of hands and in possession of the necessary gadgetry to take a shot at creating a mechanical timepiece. The results of their labors were often exactly as ghastly as you imagine, but not always. In fact, many jewelers, retailers, and makers of high-end smoking accessories brought their enduring traditions of fine craftsmanship into watchmaking, and they ended up producing some of the freshest and most funkiest watches of the 70s and 80s – watches such as the one on offer here.
MYON Paris was a manufacturer of luxurious lighters, cigar cutters, and other smoking accessories, who had their heyday around the mid-1970s. In those days, they were often mentioned alongside brands like Ronson and Dupont, so it isn’t surprising that this MYON Paris Chronograph is the well-built and exciting timepiece that it is. Not only does it incorporate the kind of attention to detail that makes you gasp with amazement, not only does it present an almost entirely individual aesthetic – although one not too removed from the Zeitgeist of the 70s – but it is also powered by one of the most iconic movements ever assembled. Used in mid-to-high-end watches to this day, the Valjoux 7734 has а reputation of being a dependable workhorse, and with good reason. It is also quite brilliant from an engineering viewpoint, and it isn’t too shabby in the looks department either, thanks to its finishing.
Our offering is in excellent condition and comes outfitted with a blue leather strap that complements the piece’s bright-orange hands. Professionally serviced in 09.2021 – keeping time perfectly.
The watch is covered by 6 months of limited warranty from ChronoTimepieces.
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At ChronoTimepieces, we take great pride in the quality and authenticity of our watches.
Every watch undergoes a thorough inspection process to ensure that it is in fully-authentic condition, both externally and internally. This includes checking all components for authenticity and functionality, as well as servicing and testing where needed.
All of our modern watches are carefully inspected and serviced where needed to ensure that they are in excellent condition and ready to be worn and enjoyed for many years to come. We only source our from reputable dealers, private sellers and manufacturers and we take great care to ensure that they are authentic, with non-questinable origins and have not been tampered with in any way.
For our vintage watches, we go above and beyond to ensure that they are in excellent condition and have not been tampered with over the years. We check each vintage watch against our database of original examples to ensure that no components have been replaced or tampered with, and we try our best to only use OEM parts for servicing.
We understand that many vintage watches sold online have been re-dialed, overpolished, or have movement parts with questionable origins, so we are committed to upholding the highest standards of authenticity and quality in our vintage watches. If there are any exceptions to this, we will always disclose them in the descriptive text for the respective timepiece.
In addition to our commitment to authenticity, we also offer a 1-year warranty on all of our watches. This gives you peace of mind and confidence in your purchase, knowing that if any issues arise within the first year after purchase, we will be happy to repair or replace the watch.
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Each item sold by ChronoTimepieces is covered by a no-questions-asked 14 day inspection period, unless otherwise stated in the description of the purchased item. The item, however, must remain unworn and unmolested within that period of time – and in the same condition that it left our offices. If a return is requested, simply email info@chronotimepieces.com and we will respond with instructions. Insured shipping for returns must be paid for by the buyers and buyers assume all risk for it. A before and after video comparison and inspection is required before returns are cleared.
The return must be addressed to original address it was first shipped from, unless otherwise agreed upon beforehand.
Before returning the order, you must send a written notice (email or physical mail), explicitly mentioning your decision to return the order.
In the event of an effective return of order, the price of the purchased item/s will be returned to you. The shipping costs for returning the item will occur at your own expense and will be deducted from your refund. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
The payment will be refunded via the same payment method that had been used by you in the original purchase if not explicitly agreed otherwise with you. ChronoTimepieces will not charge any cost associated with refunding the money.
In the case of deterioration of the purchased items, attributable to handling the goods in a manner which goes beyond testing their qualities and functioning, you owe a compensation to ChronoTimepieces. “Testing their qualities and functioning” shall be understood to mean testing and trying out the purchased items in a manner which is possible and usual, for example, in a physical store.
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