Camaro: size difference between 9220 and 7743

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Hi there, I'm looking at getting a black dialed Camaro next, and wanted to know what the case size diffference is between the 9220 and 7743 models.

I know the valjoux 7730 is a bigger movement, and have heard the case is a little larger to accomodate.

Does anyone have any knowledge of the exactly measurements? Or better yet could provide a side by side comparison of the cases?

Thanks!

David
 
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Chances are the caseback is just a bit deeper - AFAIK the case and crystal are the same. But the diameter is the same.
 
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I agree with abrod, the diameters are the same as far as I know but yes, there are very small variations on depth.

Always difficult to take comparison shots but here is one-this is a 9220 (left) and a 73343 (right) which has the same dimensions as the 7743 I believe-
20200924_113959.jpg

As you can see they are extremely similar, as they are in look and feel when wearing. The 3 register models are little more 'chunky' but still a negligible difference I'd say.

There happens to be a nice honest example that has just come up for sale from a well-known collector-

http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?page=1;md=read;id=121592

Best, Steve
 
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Thank you so much for the comparison Steve! I do love the Camaro. They tend to be a little polarising, for example my girlfriend hates the shape. I just can't shake it though they are just fantastic looking to my eye.

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I agree with abrod, the diameters are the same as far as I know but yes, there are very small variations on depth.

Always difficult to take comparison shots but here is one-this is a 9220 (left) and a 73343 (right) which has the same dimensions as the 7743 I believe-
20200924_113959.jpg

As you can see they are extremely similar, as they are in look and feel when wearing. The 3 register models are little more 'chunky' but still a negligible difference I'd say.

There happens to be a nice honest example that has just come up for sale from a well-known collector-

http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?page=1;md=read;id=121592

Best, Steve
 
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Dms5150 Dms5150
Thank you so much for the comparison Steve! I do love the Camaro. They tend to be a little polarising, for example my girlfriend hates the shape. I just can't shake it though they are just fantastic looking to my eye.

I love them as well and lots of fans on this board of them. I think they are a great mix of late 60s/early 70s funk before things went overboard in the 70s - especially some of the later dial executions. I also think they wear great on the wrist given their size as case makes them appear bigger then they are.

Also, Steve is the expert on these watches so would trust his judgment on all things Camaro!
 
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They tend to be a little polarising, for example my girlfriend hates the shape. I just can't shake it though they are just fantastic looking to my eye.

Buy one and strap it on, she'll change her tune most likely! I think my old 9220T was probably my most-complimented watch - not that I ever solicited them, but people noticed it.
 
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I love them as well and lots of fans on this board of them. I think they are a great mix of late 60s/early 70s funk before things went overboard in the 70s - especially some of the later dial executions. I also think they wear great on the wrist given their size as case makes them appear bigger then they are.

Also, Steve is the expert on these watches so would trust his judgment on all things Camaro!

😟 You're making me blush! Actually, my wife really dislikes them...they are 'SO 1970s!!!' (in a bad way, apparently.) Her loss.

I have relatively small wrists but was stunned how well-fitting they were when I first tried one. That one for sale has gone now but just do it, as abrod says, you won't regret it! 😁
S
 
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Buy one and strap it on, she'll change her tune most likely! I think my old 9220T was probably my most-complimented watch - not that I ever solicited them, but people noticed it.
Those are great. I'm looking out for a good 9220nt. Really tricky finding good condition cases though.
 
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SteveP SteveP
😟 You're making me blush! Actually, my wife really dislikes them...they are 'SO 1970s!!!' (in a bad way, apparently.) Her loss.

I have relatively small wrists but was stunned how well-fitting they were when I first tried one. That one for sale has gone now but just do it, as abrod says, you won't regret it! 😁
S

Oldwatchlady thinks they are cool so that's good enough for me! Agree they wear great. Love that era for chronograph sizes. Recently got a 3647s and love it.
 
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you knew if the dial size is different between 7743 vs. 9220? I've seen a nice 7743, but the dial is shot, so I was hoping I could use 9220 I've found, but wasn't sure if the size was the same.
 
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Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you knew if the dial size is different between 7743 vs. 9220? I've seen a nice 7743, but the dial is shot, so I was hoping I could use 9220 I've found, but wasn't sure if the size was the same.
Hi Tom, I'd say it's pretty much a non-starter I'm afraid. They are likely to be different sizes and the dial 'feet' would have a different location also. There are 7743 dials that come up quite often but also plenty of 7743s on the market so maybe worth holding out for a different one? Feel free to post it here or message as we can give you an opinion on the one you have in mind! Thanks, Steve
 
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Hi Tom, I'd say it's pretty much a non-starter I'm afraid. They are likely to be different sizes and the dial 'feet' would have a different location also. There are 7743 dials that come up quite often but also plenty of 7743s on the market so maybe worth holding out for a different one? Feel free to post it here or message as we can give you an opinion on the one you have in mind! Thanks, Steve
Ahhh thanks Steve for coming back to me on that - It could have been a costly mistake to make! I might pass on that current one, but if I see another one I like, I'll definitely be back for another educated opinion.
 
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