Breitling Geneva - Venus 178 chronograph watch

Venus 178 caliber, circa 1950.

Among the great names in Swiss chronographs, Breitling holds a special place. Long before the arrival of modern chronographs, the Geneva manufacture was already producing timekeeping instruments that combined precision, elegance, and legibility.

This Breitling Genève immediately charms with the balance of its bi-compax dial. The colored tachymeter and telemeter scales add depth and character to the whole, while the dial’s creamy patina further enhances its vintage appeal.

Inside is a remarkable hand-wound Venus 178 caliber. Considered one of the great post-war chronograph movements, it powered some of the finest Swiss productions of its time and remains particularly prized today by collectors for its build quality and robustness.

Technical details

• Breitling Genève Chronograph
• Venus 178 caliber
• Hand-wound mechanical chronograph
• Chrome-plated case
• Steel caseback
• Original crown
• Diameter excluding crown: 34 mm
• Diameter including crown: 36 mm
• Lug to lug: 38.3 mm
• Lug width: 17 mm
• Thickness: 12.1 mm
• Fleurus Collection ostrich strap

Condition and information

• Very beautiful dial with even patina
• Coherent and well-preserved overall package
• Some discoloration of the chrome visible on the lugs, pushers, and crown
• Very attractive overall presentation
• Serviced in May 2026
• Supplied with a travel case
• 12-month mechanical warranty