Radica Chronograph

Locman automatic day-date chronograph from the 1990s, part of the brand's early Radica collection, featuring a distinctive briar/heather-root wood bezel and case ring over a gold-tone case. Cream dial with three gold-tone sub-dials (30-minute counter, 12-hour counter, running seconds), tachymeter scale, and a day-date window with the day of the week printed in German. Case diameter is approximately 40mm excluding the crown. Powered by a Swiss automatic chronograph movement on a 7750-family base, 17 jewels. The watch is in very good condition and keeps accurate time, with both day and date correctly advancing at midnight - both quickset via the crown. The dial is clean with sharp printing and no discolouration, and the crystal is clear. The wood bezel shows a fine, stable fissure line in the veneer, typical of these briar/radica cases and visible in the photos; it does not affect the case construction or crystal seating. The chronograph pushers engage correctly to start, stop and reset, though they feel slightly firm to the touch - common on vintage 7750-based chronographs that have not had a recent service. The caseback shows light scratching consistent with age. The brown leather strap shows honest signs of wear with its original gold-tone buckle. From a private collection. No box or papers included. Shipped fully insured, tracked, and signature-required worldwide.