Elix 3025 Valjoux 7734 Chronograph

This Elix is my 12th large vintage watch. Elix is an old brand dating back to 1852, made by Mougin Piquard - read about the history in this post.

My Elix 3025 racing chronograph from the 1970s

Measurements:

Width w/o crown: 44,2 mm

Width with crown: 46,1 mm

Length: 43,2 mm

Depth: 12,9 mm

Lugs: 22,0 mm

The dial reads: Elix - 17 Rubis - Incabloc - Ebauche Suisse

On the back: All stainless steel - 3025 - Waterproof tested 5atm

We know from an Elix ad from 1975 that each model had a number, e.g. 1401, 1756 and 2269. On the back of my watch it says 3025 - it seems fair to assume that it is the model number.

The watch has a solid steel case, all shiny with no signs of brushing or similar. The case has hidden lugs and is rounded with no sharp edges which gives it a pleasant, smooth appearance on the wrist. It is a big watch at 44 mm but somehow it manages to feel more like a dress watch than a classical tool watch. I have yet to find another watch with a similar case.

The dial has a classical 1970s racing design with splashes of red on the subdials. The colors has faded over the years but the orange chrono hand still pops. It has raised hour markers and still some lume on the hands.

Elix 3025 Valjoux Chronograph - low profile

Elix 3025 Valjoux Chronograph - hidden lugs

Elix 3025 Valjoux Chronograph - large 44 mm steel case

The watch has a Valjoux 7734 movement, It is manual-wound with two subdials and date. See Ranfft here. The movement was produced in a period from 1969 to 1978 so it can't be used to date the Elix watch more precise.

Many brands like Breitling, Bulova, Heuer, Roamer, Tissot and Tudor used the Valjoux 7734. And of course the Sicura MG.

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