While you’ll find each decade had its own unique design traits, there’s something particularly distinct about the watches — specifically the sports chronographs — of the 1970s. Watchmakers were particularly experimental, making more liberal use of color, and trying out new case designs. They make for interesting timepieces that, since they’re a bit out there, can be had at lower prices than more sought-after models from the ’50s and ’60s.
Telstar Valjoux 7734
What we like: This chronograph watch is from one of the many, many forgotten watch brands of the mid 20th century. It features a pristine cushion case and a dial with a panda color scheme. The additional red and orange accents give the black-and-white dial some wonderfully bright pops. It wouldn’t look out of place under the cuff of a racing suit.
From the seller: Case in near mint condition; factory original brushed finish is still intact on top. Mint condition rallye dial. All functions working properly and watch has been keeping excellent time. Service history is unknown, but the watch has been behaving amazingly for weeks of on/off wrist observation.
