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Breitling Chronograph Wristwatch Circa 1940
Its About Time
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850
Its About Time

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Breitling Chronograph Wristwatch Circa 1940

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Its About Time
Description

A superb Chronograph by Breitling of Switzerland. The dial on this watch has a great patina and is the original untouched and not restored. The bezel rotates the slide rule. The Breilting Venus 175 movement has 17 jewels, center sweep chrono, offset seconds and minute counter. The chamfered hour batons and chamfered hands are the original 'dagger' style. 36.5mm diameter without crown.

Sold fully overhauled with a 12 month guarantee .

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Vintage Breitling Chronograph Watch to the 1940s.

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SA560870
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Breitling Chrono
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Description
A superb Chronograph by Breitling of Switzerland. The dial on this watch has a great patina and is the original untouched and not restored. The bezel rotates the slide rule.
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The Breilting Venus 175 movement has 17 jewels, center sweep chrono, offset seconds and minute counter.
Its About Time

The chamfered hour batons and chamfered hands are the original 'dagger' style. 36.5mm diameter without crown.

Sold fully overhauled with a 12 month guarantee .

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Vintage Breitling Chronograph Watch to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA560870
Dealers Internal Ref
Breitling Chrono
Its About Time
Its About Time
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.

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A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap.
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Archive I A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap.

Breitling Chronograph Wristwatch Circa 1940

Archive II A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap. View III
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863 London Road
Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 9SZ
United Kingdom
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A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap.
Breitling Chronograph wristwatch circa 1940
Ref: SA560870
A vintage Breitling chronograph wristwatch featuring a cream dial with two sub-dials, a knurled bezel, and a dark brown leather strap.
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A chronograph wristwatch is a timepiece equipped with an additional stopwatch function, operated via pushers on the side of the case, featuring independent sub-dials to measure elapsed seconds, minutes, or hours alongside standard timekeeping.

During the 1940s, high-grade Swiss timepieces typically featured stainless steel, chrome-plated metal, or solid gold cases. Dials were composed of painted metal with acrylic crystals and were fitted to hand-stitched leather or woven textile straps.

Authentic timepieces display clear brand markings and serial numbers stamped on the dial, inside the case back, and on the mechanical movement. Legitimate examples feature period-correct movement calibres, precise dial typography, and consistent patina on the hands and markers.

A vintage leather-strapped chronograph offers a versatile aesthetic that pairs naturally with tailored suits, formal shirts, or smart casual attire, serving as a functional horological accessory.

Mechanical wristwatches require professional servicing every three to five years to clean, lubricate, and adjust the movement components. They should be kept away from water, extreme temperature fluctuations, and strong magnetic fields to ensure timekeeping accuracy.
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