{"title":"Dugena","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDugena is a historic German watch brand known for offering reliable, high-quality timepieces at an accessible price-performance ratio. Originally formed as part of the Swiss-German Alpina cooperative, the brand has been a staple of German watchmaking for over 100 years.\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"zJBNJc_c,zJBNJc_d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=zJBNJc_b\/TKHnVd\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"781f0733-ef13-4acb-ba10-7a5acd8ff4d9\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=zJBNJc_b\/C5gNJc;aria-label=zJBNJc_b\/bOjMyf;class=zJBNJc_b\/UpSNec\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiS2c_3pJOTAxUsW0EAHYjWKqQQye0OegYIAQgBEAE\" data-hveid=\"CAEIARAB\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dugena-chronograph-manual-wind-valjoux-7734-movement-c-1970s","title":"Dugena Chronograph - Manual Wind - Valjoux 7734 Movement - c.1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eDugena, Manual Wind Chronograph with Valjoux Calibre 7734 Two Register Chronograph - c.1970 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDugena watches trace their origins to Germany in 1917, when the Deutsche Uhrmacher-Genossenschaft Alpina (DUAL) was founded as a cooperative of watchmakers and retailers. The brand name Dugena emerged in the 1940s and became widely known across Germany for producing reliable, affordable wristwatches. Dugena offered a wide range of mechanical and later quartz models, often using quality Swiss movements. Particularly popular in post-war Europe, Dugena watches remain appreciated today for their solid construction and understated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's on Offer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eThis 1970s Dugena Chronograph is a superb example of vintage sporting design, featuring a distinctive brown and white “reverse panda” dial that immediately captures attention. The contrasting sub-dials, paired with crisp red accents and outer scales, give the watch a dynamic and highly legible layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eThe dial is rich in functionality, incorporating a tachymeter scale for measuring speed over distance and a pulsations scale—designed for taking heart rate readings—adding both practicality and period charm. These features reflect the era’s focus on multi-purpose chronographs, blending sport and utility in one cohesive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eThe case presents sharply, with clean lines and a polished presence that enhances its visual impact on the wrist. Powered by the highly regarded Valjoux chronograph movement, this piece offers both reliability and mechanical pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eFinished on a leather strap that complements the warm tones of the dial, this Dugena delivers a fantastic blend of style, substance, and vintage appeal—an excellent entry point into classic chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Watch Specialist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824187421047,"sku":"vws4195cs","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0139\/8092\/6009\/files\/VWS-4195cs_0.jpg?v=1772553420"}],"url":"https:\/\/vintagewatchspecialist.com\/collections\/dugena.oembed","provider":"Vintage Watch Specialist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}