Wed 8 Aug 2007
Identifying a Vintage Breitling Chronograph – Shock Protected
Posted by The Breitling Source under Breitling , General Posts[3] Comments
I’ve been conversing with a lady named Margaret about a watch that she got from her Father around the 1950’s. I am not a vintage watch expert, so I turn to you, my readers. This is the initial email she sent:
“I am trying to trace history of a Breitling Watch purchased by my Father around 1950
It is a stainless steel watch with stopwatch facility which I believe he purchased for use in his job after the War which involved time study.
The watch has a number 63832 4 with another number of 176 underneath.
I would be very grateful if you could give me information of anyone who might be able to let me have any history or any info at all on watches from this period”
To me it probably means that the movement is a Venus 176 Chrono, but I dont really know what else to tell her. If you can provide any info that would be great… pics have been attached.
September 1st, 2007 at 2:56 pm
This was was manufactured in 1946 according to the serial number. Ref # 176 is described as a hand wound, round case, square buttons w/tachometer scale. It probably uses a Venus 170 movement.
September 2nd, 2007 at 8:06 am
I have the same watch from my grandad the only thnig is my watch has a black face and my numbers on the back is 638967 than 174 please if you have any info on this watch i would love to know to. thank you
January 13th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
I also have a 1946 REF 178 Up-down Movement S/n 678999 Venus 170 It has Square Buttons w/tachometer scale I have been trying to find out more about this Watc. Did you find out any more ?