I have this watch le jour but the dial say “isomax”. A gift from my grandfather to my father in 1969. It’s working perfect without service!

One year later I finally acquired by first LeJour chronograph: “Pasadena” dial in a stainless steel case, powered by a 7750. Can’t wait to receive it.

Yeah. That’s a hard call to make. These movements are great, but they were also mass produced so you could perhaps find another watch with one under the hood instead of shelling out to service it.

Really? I think the LeJour would look amazing with a bezel on it.

Thanks for the kind words on the article, Vintage Watch Inc.! Vintage Seiko chronos are also great pieces and highly collectable. I have a few myself. Glad you enjoyed the piece!

Thanks for your comment also, Garret! I’d love to see your chronograph. It’s true that these small brands are sometimes nearly impossible to track down, especially since they partnered with bigger houses that are still around.

A few years ago, I think I might have snagged a chronograph from one of those “nearly disappeared” brands you mention. The dial says “Fortress” and the movement is a Landeron 48. That’s about all I know about it, can’t seem to find much information about that brand.