DETAILS:
Lovely Breitling small wrist chronograph, from my personal collection.
Vintage, probably from the 40's.
34mm case diametre (without crown or pushers).
Fixed lugs - 18mm internal width.
Case reference or serial number 381778 (on case back cover outside).
Hand winding mechanical movement Venus (probably 178 or 175 ?), 17 jewels, Swiss - engraved BREITLING on the main bridge.
All polished chrome plated case with stainless steel back cover in THREE pieces and fixed lugs.
Pearl dial background with two sub dials and tachymetre spiral scale in dark blue.
Arabic silver numerals.
Blue steel straight hands.
New aftermarket woven nylon strap, striped style with metallic big buckle.
Strap is 19mm wide at lugs and buckle side.
Band is aprox. 22cm total length (without buckle). Easily adjustable to fit every man's wrist size.
Chrome plated crown, probably a replacement ?
Low domed acrylic crystal (probably aftermarket replacement).
Snap-on case back.
NO water resistance (not to be submerged in water or water sports).
Swiss Made.
No case or instructions supplied, sorry.
All original (except band, crown and crystal) and authentic.
Please consider the pictures as part of the description as they show the exact item that will be purchased.

CONDITION:
NOTE: the chronograph counter is running OK and totaling perfectly, however not 100% reliable because it stops after some minutes working, inconsistent regarding stop point and time passed. These are very old machines, so it may be understandable and somehow acceptable, I think. Shaking the watch or using the top pusher (stop/restart) will usually unblock the chrono counter
Otherwise:
MOVEMENT - running perfectly. Machine is fairly clean, has no significant or concerning oxidation and no flaws. The ticking and balance movement seems very strong and the accuracy is really excellent - the daily difference is neglectable and consistent, but I would assure 10/15 seconds. Seems oiled and never to have been disassembled - has no tools marks on it. The chrono push buttons are smooth and operate the chrono easily, also the reset is easily performed by the push of the lower button with all the chrono hands returning to Zero with precison and accuracy. Both chrono hands, when resting in the stop reset position, point exactly to the Zero markers.
DIAL - Unrestored in very good vintage condition with a nice slightly darkened and even patina. Has no obvious scratches, no cracks, no deformations, no pitting, no flaws at all. No yellowing. No fading to the letters, scales and markings (see pictures). The hour markers are in perfect condition. Scales perfect. All markings are intact.
HANDS - All hands are original and have no flaws, no bends and no deformations. Insignificant oxidations, no scratches.
CASE - restored by chrome replating - no obvious wear, no scratches. No scuffs, nicks or cracks. Case has no deformations, all the edges are nice and crisp. No damaged corners. Lugs have an exact 18mm opening and are not bent by accidental deformation in any direction.
WINDING CROWN - excellent, no obvious dents, scratches or scuffs. Edges very crisp. Setting the hour perfectly.
CHRONO PUSHERS - original with no wear, rechromed. No dents, dings, scratches or scuffs. Actuating very smoothly.
BACK COVER - Stainless steel marked inside and outside, as pictured. Cover has no deformations and no scratches from opening tools. No dents, nicks, dings or scuffs. Acceptable few tiny pitting marks outside. No oxidations. Snaps easily and locks firmly.
CRYSTAL - acrylic and polished, probably aftermarket - no obvious scratches, no cracks or chips.
BAND - aftermarket of course, new, unused, very nice. Very soft touch and flexible. No wear and no flaws.
BUCKLE - perfect new.
All perfectly clean !

PACKING & SHIPPING:
Package Includes: Item as described and carefully packed together with Catawiki Invoice.
I will post Item by Express Mail System (EMS) or Registered mail/Signed-for (depending on auction final price and winner's country and post demands) Worldwide (with Tracking-Number) and possibly Insured (if considered advisable and available option to winner's country).This watch is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button.