Breitling 18K solid gold Chronograph Ref.178
Dial: Breitling original dial with Arabic Index and Two Counter Chronograph at 6 and 12
Movement: Hand-winding mechanical chronograph (cal. Venus 170) 17 jewels
Manufacture date: 1940
Crystal: Domed acrylic crystal
Case Metarial: 18K solid gold
Case Diameter: 36mm (excludes crown)
Crown: Push-down crown with one Chronograph pushers and Reset Button
Strap: Vintage Pilot stitched leather band
FULL FACTORY-CONDITION RESTORATION – $1,500 invested
• Complete disassembly & factory-spec restoration (inside and out)
• 100 % genuine factory parts only – zero aftermarket
• New genuine seals installed and pressure-tested to original factory specification
• Newly restored and regulated to original chronometer-grade precision
• 1-year comprehensive warranty (most sellers offer none)
• 14-day 100 % money-back guarantee — no questions, no restocking fee
This watch is not merely “serviced.”
It is indistinguishable from one that left the factory the day it was born.
Look at eBay. Look across Chrono24.
If you find another example restored to this standard… buy it.
You won’t.