Breitling Venus
During the 1940s and early 50's this classic Chronograph design was seen in almost every swiss watchmaker's collection, most notably the Patek Philippe with their ref:1436 & Audemars Piguet's 1940's model which inspired this year's [Re]master01.
Let me make it clear...This watched has been worn and worn well. While a lot of watch dealers steer clear of certain aspects this watch has aesthetically, I look at them as a part of its history.
You just know it's got a story to tell; The beautifully patinated dial gives it that deep coppery hue wherein certain lights the blue and red fonts of the Tachymeter pop right at you. Then there's the chippings at the back where the previous owner had been prying the case back open ritualistically for god knows how many years.
I can see why they were so determined to look into the guts of this watch, since I've had it in my possession, that's mostly all I have done. Just staring into the complex innards has made me fall in love with this piece.
In the past 80-odd year this has been in existence, WW2 had ended, the Iron curtain rose the fell, Man bounced all over the moon. All these events and changes in our world, but this watch is a constant. Who knows the journey it's taken to get here, but what we do know is that you can be the next chapter in it's long and historic journey.
As always, if you have any questions please hit us up
Details
Maker: Breitling
Model: Venus 179
Year: Circa 1950
Case Diameter: 36 x 42 mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Case Colour: Gold
Case Condition: Chips out of the back of the case, likely where the previous owner opened the back
Dial Condition: Tropical! The dial has evolved into a lovely copper colour
Movement: Manual winding
A Quick Reminder
While we curate these pieces with love and passion, please remember these are vintage watches. We quality check every piece but like any of their kind, they may have a few chips or scratches and may lose a second or two here or there.
We do our best to show and describe any imperfections as much as possible but if you have any questions please let us know.
P&P Info
During lockdown, we're offering free postage within the UK. If you're looking to purchase from outside the UK please contact us to see what we can do.
In order to be as sustainable as possible, we pack each individual item in repurposed packaging, whether it be a vintage cigar box or wrapped in our local tailor's offcuts. We encourage you to reuse our boxes however you wish or return them to us to use again.
Returns Policy
We offer a 2 day no questions asked return period, the buyer just has to pay the postage.
Other than that we have a standard 30-day return policy should there be pre-existing issues. All items must be returned in the same condition as when they were sold and we inspect the item upon receipt.
If you have any questions please let us know and we'd be happy to help!
