Breitling Chronograph Mid Size
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1940s
Maker / issuer
BreitlingThis Breitling wristwatch is a manual-wind chronograph dating to the 1940s. The watch features a 32mm diameter case equipped with square pushers and a snapback caseback, accompanied by a high-polished stepped bezel.
The timepiece is powered by a Venus calibre movement, operated by a crown that exhibits signs of brassing from use. The dial is finished in a glossy black with a stacked register layout and printed scales. Applied luminous Arabic numeral indices display a largely uniform patina, paired with a kite-shaped handset. The case shows light signs of wear with defined finishing. The watch is currently fitted with a tan leather strap.
According to the seller, this example is from the personal collection of the Oliver & Clarke founder and is noted as being unpolished.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1940s
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Breitling
- Movement
- Venus calibre
- Provenance
- Personal collection of founder
- Case Diameter
- 32mm
- Case Features
- Square pushers, snapback caseback, stepped bezel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial Description
- Glossy black with stacked registers
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 32mm steel case characterized by square chronograph pushers and a high-polished stepped bezel. The case construction includes a snapback caseback. The seller reports that the case remains unpolished, showing light signs of wear with defined finishing. The dial is a glossy black surface featuring a stacked register layout. It includes printed scales and luminous indices that exhibit a light and uniform patina. The time is indicated by a kite-shaped handset, which matches the style of the indices.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black dial with multi-scale markings • Square chronograph pushers • Crown displays brassing • Applied luminous Arabic numerals
- Movement and Operation
- The watch is powered by a manual-wind Venus calibre chronograph movement. The winding crown shows visible signs of brassing resulting from previous use. The crown functions to operate the internal movement. The internal mechanical state is not detailed beyond the identification of the movement manufacturer and the functional state of the crown and pushers.
- Provenance and Collection
- This chronograph is attributed to the 1940s period. It is identified by the vendor as being sourced from the personal collection of the founder of Oliver & Clarke. The piece is described as a mid-size example of vintage Breitling production, representing a design distinct from the company's more widely known Navitimer and SuperOcean model lines.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Exact production date is estimated as circa 1940s
- Research required: Specific Venus calibre model is not identified in source