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WWII 1945 Breitling Chronograph 178 Vintage / Cal. Venus 170 / Serviced Wristwatch

WWII 1945 Breitling Chronograph 178 Vintage / Cal. Venus 170 / Serviced Wristwatch

EVW PRODUCT NR: 226-6,6/30

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The service and identification document is included in the price.

 

The Breitling Chronograph Reference 178 is a testament to the brand's early two-register manual chronograph line, showcasing a mobilization-era design indicative of its circa 1945 production. This vintage timepiece features the original silvered multiscale dial with Arabic numerals and syringe hands. The dial's pronounced age spotting and darkening add character to its honest patina, while maintaining readability. The classic 12 and 6 register format, with a 45-minute recorder at 12 and running seconds at 6, aligns with the correct Venus 170 movement architecture.

The 35 mm steel case, along with a 42 mm lug-to-lug span, rectangular chronograph pushers, and a signed Breitling crown, reflects the compact mid-1940s Breitling chronograph aesthetic. The acrylic crystal is period-correct, and the watch is complemented by a brown calf leather strap. Representing Breitling's pre-Navitimer chronograph language, this piece embodies the brand's sporting chronographs defined by compact cases, multiscale dials, and manual column-wheel movements.

  • Brand and Model: Breitling Chronograph
  • Reference: 178
  • Case Material: Steel
  • Case Size: 35 mm
  • Lug-to-Lug: 42 mm
  • Thickness: 12 mm
  • Dial: Original silvered multiscale dial with heavy patina and age spotting
  • Crystal: Acrylic (period-correct)
  • Crown: Signed Breitling crown
  • Strap or Bracelet: Brown calf leather strap
  • Movement: Venus 170, Manual-wind column-wheel chronograph
  • Jewels: 17
  • Movement Serial: 5881••
  • Estimated Production: Circa 1945
  • Water Resistance: Splash Water Resistant (handwashing ok, not showering)
  • Last Service Date: 10-03-2026

📦 What’s Included

Box/Case: Secure black travel watch case.

Documents: Invoice and our service certificate worth €369 — included free of charge

🚚 Shipping, Returns

Insured worldwide shipping. 14-day inspection (unused, seals intact). Pro packing with tracking.

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🔧 Included Service Benefits

💰 If you ever decide to sell the watch, a documented service will significantly enhance its market appeal and resale value.

🛠️ A professional service worth €369 — included free of charge.

The service includes:

  • Full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, and lubrication using Moebius synthetic oils
  • Regulation and timing adjustment
  • Ultrasonic case and bracelet cleaning (if applicable)
  • Final technical & aesthetic inspection

📄 An official service certificate is provided, listing key technical and identifying details — ideal for insurance, provenance, or future resale.

🛡️ This ensures peace of mind and removes the need for servicing for the next 3–5 years.

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