A rare glimpse of 1940s Swiss innovation — this 18K rose gold Breitling chronograph houses the legendary Venus 170 movement with Heuer’s patented oscillating pinion, the same mechanism that defined modern chronographs.
Dual scales for telemeter and tachymeter, twin registers, and a beautifully aged dial tell its story — nearly 80 years of precision and heritage.
From an era when time was crafted, not built.
18K rose gold Breitling, Venus 170 heart —
still beating, still beautiful.
Brand: Breitling
Model: Vintage Chronograph (Ref. 708246 / 171)
Production Era: Late 1940s – Early 1950s
Case Material: Solid 18K Rose Gold by C.R. Spillmann S.A.
Case Diameter: Approx. 36 – 37 mm (excl. crown)
Crystal: Acrylic domed crystal
Movement: Venus Calibre 170 manual-wind chronograph
Jewels: 17
Functions:
Central chronograph seconds hand
30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
Running seconds at 6 o’clock
Tachymeter & Telemeter scales
Dial:
Aged champagne tone with rose-gold hands and applied hour markers
Original printing and dual scale layout
Caseback:
Engraved serial no. 708246 / 171
Inner case signed C.R. Spillmann S.A., Swiss
Strap: Brown snakeskin leather (vintage style)
Power Reserve: Approx. 40 hours
Movement Features: Column-wheel construction, Heuer-patented oscillating pinion system
💎 Collector’s Highlights
Matching rose-gold hands and indices make this example exceptionally cohesive — a detail found only on premium 18K cases.
The Venus 170 caliber’s oscillating pinion system was revolutionary — it allowed smoother, instant chronograph engagement still used today.
C.R. Spillmann was among the elite Swiss case makers serving Breitling, Omega, and Rolex.
Rarity of solid rose gold plus uniform tone throughout the dial gives this piece high collector appeal and authentic 1940s character.
Newly serviced and in good working condition.
Comes with a 3-month service warranty.
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