This Breitling chronograph dates to the mid-1940s and carries the wartime character of 1945. The watch, presented as Ref. 178, is driven by a Cal. Venus 170 chronograph movement—a respected manually wound calibre of the period. Its design reflects the practicality and legibility valued in instruments used during the Second World War, with a focus on timing functions. For the contemporary collector, such a piece offers a tangible connection to mid-century watchmaking and the mechanical chronograph tradition that many modern enthusiasts continue to appreciate.