Camel Trophy Adventure Watch Multifunction Ref. M 763
Field/Adventurer Watch with Day-Date-Month and Moonphase · Camel Trophy (Mondaine/Wenger era). Licensed brand belonging to the 'lifestyle' tier; highly collected by off-road and expedition enthusiasts.
Period: Modern Tool Watch / Neo-Vintage (Early 1990s). Stylistic indicators include the heavy branding, brass-toned bezel, and the rugged 'Land Rover' expedition aesthetic popular in that era.
Type
Field/Adventurer Watch with Day-Date-Month and Moonphase
Brand
Camel Trophy (Mondaine/Wenger era). Licensed brand belonging to the 'lifestyle' tier; highly collected by off-road and expedition enthusiasts.
Movement
Quartz Multifunction Caliber (Likely Miyota or ISA based), featuring complications for Month (12 o'clock), Day (9 o'clock), Date (3 o'clock), and Moonphase/Day-Night indicator (6 o'clock).
Dimensions
Diameter: 36-38mm; Thickness: 10mm; Lug-to-lug: 44mm; Lug width: 18mm.
Description
The Camel Trophy Multifunction is a rugged tribute to 'The Great Adventure.' Designed to evoke the spirit of the Land Rover expeditions across Borneo or the Amazon, it combines a formal moonphase layout with a heavy-duty tool watch exterior. The blue and gold color scheme provides a high-contrast, military-adjacent aesthetic.
Key Features
Branded metal end-piece on the strap, world-time city bezel, and the distinctive four-subdial 'quattro' layout including a moonphase/sun-moon indicator.
Dial Description
Matte navy blue dial with gold-tone sub-dials. Features applied circular 'pip' indices and Arabic numerals. Gold baton hands with luminescent inserts. 'Camel Trophy' logo plaque at the 6 o'clock position.
Case Material
Stainless steel case with a weathered brass or gold-tone PVD rotating bezel; matte/sandblasted finishing on the lugs.
Crystal Type
Flat mineral crystal. Visible light scratches and edge wear consistent with age.
Bezel Details
Bidirectional rotating 'World Time' bezel in aged brass or gold-plated steel. Engraved with major city names (London, GMT, Paris, Moscow, Karachi, etc.) for time zone calculation.
Crown & Pushers
Main crown at 3 o'clock for time setting; small recessed pusher at 4 o'clock for advancing the multifunction sub-dials (likely the date or month).
Bracelet or Strap
Black leather strap with a unique 'Camel Trophy' branded metal end-link/shroud connecting to the lugs. Standard tang buckle.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback. Usually features the Camel Trophy 'Adventure' logo and reference/serial numbers.
Movement Type
Quartz Multifunction Caliber (Likely Miyota or ISA based), featuring complications for Month (12 o'clock), Day (9 o'clock), Date (3 o'clock), and Moonphase/Day-Night indicator (6 o'clock).
Water Resistance
Originally 10 ATM (100 meters). Currently not recommended for water contact due to age and potential gasket failure.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss movement/Swiss design (likely Swiss Made), produced under license during the peak of the Camel Trophy off-road racing events (1980-2000).
Age Estimate
Circa 1990–1995. This era is characterized by the 'Multifunction' quartz movement craze.
Cultural Significance
A cult classic within the 'Adventure' watch category. It represents the 1990s trend of licensed tobacco/lifestyle branding before such marketing was restricted.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Significant wear and oxidation/tarnish on the brass bezel. The crystal shows surface scratches. Dial and hands appear well-preserved without visible moisture damage.
Value Estimate
$150 - $300 USD. Value is driven by collectors of 90s nostalgia and Camel Trophy memorabilia rather than haute horlogerie merit.
Care & Maintenance
Requires battery replacement every 2-3 years. Avoid water exposure as old gaskets are likely dry-rotted. Clean the brass bezel with a soft cloth but avoid harsh polishes that may remove the remaining plating.
Similar Watches
Seiko Age of Discovery series (more ornate), Citizen Promaster Altichron (more technical), or Wenger Swiss Military Field watches.
Interesting Facts
The Camel Trophy was an annual vehicle-oriented expedition held between 1980 and 2000. These watches were sold to the public to capture the rugged image of the participants who drove specially prepared Land Rovers through extreme terrain.