Berney was founded in 1972 in Vallée de Joux – Switzerland as Berney-Blondeau S.A., by Henri Berney, as an independent watchmaking company, artisans of exceptional wristwatches, pendants and ring watches made exclusively with Swiss components.
Berney – POUR SKALA – base Valjoux caliber 7751 automatic chronograph full calendar with moon phases watch.
The watch case is ca. 37 mm diameter (not including the crown and the pushers), in solid 925 silver (with the duck hallmark for Swiss 925 silver), with a see-thru case-back showcasing the decorated gold tone Valjoux 7751 movement.
The white dial has black Arabic numerals and luminous silver tone hands, and it’s marked Berney | Pour Skala | SWISS.
Small seconds and 24 hours time counter at 9:00, 12 hours chronograph counter and moon phases indication at 6:00, 30 minutes chronograph counter and day/month (in German) indicator at 12:00. Chronograph central seconds hand and central date pointer.
Black leather strap with ardillon buckle (aftermaket).
Description:
Automatic chronograph
Escapement: stone lever
Yoke winding system
Stop mechanism: Cam switching
Glucydur balance wheel
Nivaflex mainspring
Incabloc shock protection
Functions:
Small seconds
1/8-seconds counter, 30-minutes counter, 12-hours counter
Date: hands, quick-set date feature
Hacking seconds
Complications: 24-hours indication, day: quick-set date feature, moon phase: rapid advance
Data:
17 jewels
28,800 A/h
Power reserve 46h
There are some faint scratches on the case and crystal but the overall condition of the watch is quite good.
The watch is working and keeping a pretty accurate time, but as for any vintage or used watch, a basic revision is recommended.
Most of the watches that I am selling are liquidation or collector items, therefor I make no claims and give no warranty regarding continual accuracy of time keeping. Used, antique or vintage watches may need servicing, even if they are in good running condition. Unless otherwise stated they may need to be cleaned, oiled, adjusted or timed. I cannot guarantee a used watch to be waterproof or water resistant.
