This is going to be a relatively short explanation because I've dedicated an entire article to this watch already, but I wanted to mention that a Temption CGK203 watch is available on eBay right now. How amazed I get when this occurs! This occurs maybe once or twice a year, if that. Only 1100 Temption CGK203 watches were ever made. Temption as a watch manufacturer produces only 700-800 watches total.
You might recognize the Temption CGK203 because I own one and reviewed it here. Check out the review for everything you wanted to know about this watch along with additional pictures. Part of me does want to purchase another one honestly. But considering I am trying to expand my collection rather than create too much redundancy, I will leave the opportunity open for you. Because the auction has an undisclosed reserve price, it is hard to say what it will go for. I'd say a reasonable price is about $1,500.
The specific watch available on eBay now comes with all the papers and the box. You'll find that other watches with the same movement go for much more. The average price these days for Valjoux 7751 based watches is at least $3,000, but here you will pay less.
Inside the Temption CGK203 is Valjoux 7751 automatic mechanical movement. It shares the ruggedness and accuracy of the 7750, and add the full calendar, moonphase, and synchronized 24 hour hand. This is of my finest and most coveted watches from a style, accuracy, clarity, and functional standpoint. German watch designer Klaus Ulbrich designs each Temption with a distinct German Bauhaus and Japanese Wabisabi aesthetic. The melding result in watches with uniqueness and a real sense of character.
See Temption watches on eBay here.
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I found a Valjoux 7751 movement and case on a site owned by a watch-maker-collector. It had a solid gold 18kt bezel and it’s matching bracelet. At the time I was unaware of much of the high end mechanical movements and brands. This one appealed to me big time. It took me over 4 months to raise the money but I finally did. I love the Swiss emblem on a red background on the face plate but knew nothing of the brand Wenger. Much later (2 years) I worked part time for a watch/clock store near here. Wenger was a regular brand there. I expected it to be an expensive brand but was suprised to learn that although a good brand, it was also relatively inexpensive. I was suprised that moost if not all Wenger watches were quartz. Mine was not! Mine came with it’s box, papers AND a certificate of approval from COSC having passed all the testing for a certified chronometer. Chronometer is printed above the 6:00 subdial. The COSC papers and my individual watch numbers are inscribed correctly on it. The figures indicate it passed with flying colors. I learned from another high end watch dealer that this particular watch was “created” by Wenger especially for the 1997 Bazel Fair in Switzerland. It was their show piece for that year. A statement from the Wenger Company that they could make a very fine watch. I understand there are very few of these remaining and around only 100 were created. This model, simply called the Wenger GST Classic (with a 7751 movement), was now mine. It was new, or if it wasn’t it had no signs of wear whatsoever. It still had the original plastic protective sticker on the sapphire crystal. It also had the original price tag attached and read $5,897.88. It came in a protective white cardboard box with the Swiss emblem printed on the top in silver. I still have that as well. Inside is a beautiful dark stained wooden walnut presentation case. MY PROBLEM: I had the watch for about 4 months. One day while attempting to wind it the entire crown and staff came out. No one in my area was able to repair it. Ultimately I had to replace both staff and crown with common replacement parts. It works but the crown made for it is elegant and beautiful. It’s stainless steel with a gold Swiss cross on the top center. It is inserted metal and not applied otherwise. It has never been properly fixed. I still have the crown, in fact two. One with a silver cross and the original one in gold. Both were broken by a rather questionable repairman while attempting to fix it. The center spring portion of both are hopelessly shot. Wenger “had one” at the time but I was not lucky enough to get it. Now Wenger says there are no more like it–anywhere! I hope that I can find someone that either has one to give, trade, sell or whatever. This replacement thing is an ugly gold plated thing with the plating wearing off and makes it look cheap. It hasn’t fallen apart yet for over a year given that it’s a cheap replacement part. The rest of the watch (if you’re not familiar with it) has screw down pushers, gold markers, a protective collar around the screw down crown, a sapphire non-reflective crystal and of course the 18kt solid gold bezel. The band is also a mixture of stainless and solid links. The owners manual also states that the rotor is also solid 18kt. The case has a sapphire back for viewing. The movement has blued screws. Can anyone get that correct crown for me or be able to repair this one? It’ll take a jeweler for sure. The staff and spring must be rebuilt and reinstalled by someone with proper talent. To end this long letter; I love it! This model is a “grand” complication with full calendar, 12hr chronograph, and moon phase. I collect watches both quartz and vintage mechanical. The mechanical ones are average joes from Bulova, 2 Hamiltons (and a working electronic model), Mido, Longines, Wittnauer, Gruen, Benrus (one with a remaining power indicator), Elgin and a recent “Steinhausen” Chinese watch made to look expensive in gold electroplate with sapphire cabochons in the crowns. Junk, yes, but nice looking running junk anyway. It’s mechanical and keeps pretty good time. I hope those who read this aren’t completely bored to death. I would appreciate any input.
Thanks folks;
John Cray
1723 57th Ave
Greeley, CO 80634
watchman1940@aol.com
Hi John,
Thanks for the story on the Wenger watch that you have. It seems like you are looking for information that will help you repair it. Is that correct? There are a number of watch makers all over the world, but not all have the same skills. I’ve used one located in Los Angeles that has good experience. I would recommend calling them up and seeing what they think. You can Google them, and they are “Generales & Generales.” If that doesn’t work you very well might have to send the watch around a bit to have people to look at it. I totally understand you feelings though, and would want it to be perfect myself.
High John,
I own one of these watches. It is in pristine condition. I rarely ever wear it because I am so afraid of scratching something. I have original box and paperwork. I am willing to part with it. Let me know if your interested. -Roger
Hi Roger,
Thanks for commenting. If you are interested in letting go of your watch and if John is interested, I recommend that you e-mail him directly. Thanks for reading. Take care.