1940s Chronograph Venus 170 Movement
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A vintage 1940s Breitling chronograph powered by the Venus 170 movement. This timepiece features a chrome-plated case, a beautifully patinated dial, and retains its original store sticker on the case back — an exceptional detail for collectors.
Details:
- Case Size: Approximately 32mm, chrome-plated case
- Movement: Venus 170 manual-wind chronograph
- Dial: Black with golden Arabic numerals, tachymeter and telemeter scales, subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Case Back: Solid chromed back with original store sticker intact and serial number engraving
- Strap: Black leather (probably original but unsigned)
Condition:
- Case: Chrome-plated case with light signs of wear
- Dial: Original with beautiful patina; untouched and unrestored
- Crystal: Lightly scratched but intact
- Functionality: Chronograph starts, stops, and resets correctly; movement is operational and runs well given its age.
This 1940s Breitling chronograph is a rare survivor with its untouched dial, original components, and even the store sticker still intact. It represents an authentic piece of mid-20th-century watchmaking history, perfect for enthusiasts of vintage chronographs.
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