Gents 1950s Chronographe Suisse Watch (Venus 170)

A gents 1950s Chronographe Suisse (Venus 170).

The watch has a hand-winding movement, a Venus 170 which was also used in many of the Breitlings of the period, and it is working nicely.

The watch itself measures 37mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the buttons. The case is plated with a stainless steel case back. There is some wear commensurate with its age but overall it has a fantastic look.

The lens is in good condition.

The dial is signed Chronographe Suisse and it is in its original finish. The copper coloured Roman numerals are an unusual feature and give the watch super character. There is some marking to the edge of the dial but not too detrimental.

The chronograph feature is operated by pressing the top button to start and stop, and the bottom button to re-set. The chronograph hand jumps back a few spaces when stopped.

There are two subsidiary dials, one for constant seconds and the other records up to 45 minutes.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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