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Reference 178??
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Author:  BFrost [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 8:46 am ]
Post subject:  Reference 178??
A recent purchase. The movement is definitely a Venus 170, but I'm trying to confirm the reference #.

1. The case back is a bit marked up and tough to read but I think that it's a reference 178. Can anyone confirm/comment?

2. The serial number seems to be 700959 - but I don't see that range on this chart -->http://www.vidision.com/watchfred/ - Any pointers on dating this piece?

Thank you.
Author:  saabreit [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 9:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
According to the table of SN per year , your SN 700959 is in a "nowatchland" between 636508-692266 for 1946 and 703562-717737 for 1947 .
Before 1950, there are such discontinuities in the SN table.
Apart that point, and based on your single pic, it looks like an authentic ref 178 .
Author:  rick [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:29 am ]
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Can you post a picture of the case back.
Author:  rick [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
I have a Ref 178 posted today in WHAT WATCH ARE YOU WEARING TODAY in Breitling discussion.
Author:  saabreit [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
rick wrote:
I have a Ref 178 posted today in WHAT WATCH ARE YOU WEARING TODAY in Breitling discussion.


Nice , and strictly identical to mine , SN623xxx dated 1945 :P
Author:  WatchFred [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
perfectly correct and nice, you can even choose the year you prefer, late '46 or early '47.
and welcome to breitlingsource
Author:  BFrost [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
rick wrote:
I have a Ref 178 posted today in WHAT WATCH ARE YOU WEARING TODAY in Breitling discussion.


Very nice!! Is that an original bracelet?
Author:  BFrost [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
A couple more pics:

Attachment:
Back.jpg


Attachment:
Front.jpg
Author:  rick [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
BFROST HERE IS THE BACK OF MINE
Image
Author:  rick [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
Your Ref 178 looks like it is in great condition. Make sure it is serviced. A fellow member CRAIG is great at servicing and restoration of vintage watches. He services mine and most vintage members watches Here is a better picture of my dial.

Image

And the answer to bracelets is NO to both. The stainless mesh does go well with the dial but is not correct but I like it.
Author:  Waynepjr1 [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
That Land Rover badge just reminded me of a story. Mom has a friend who bought a Rover HSE fully loaded with every option available from the company. Got about 15 miles from the dealer and stopped at a traffic light. When she went to pull away, it stalled. Got out and all the engine oil was pouring on the ground. Got a wrecker and returned it to the dealer.... and got her money back!
I have a good friend who is a saleman at Land Rover in Palm Beach, Fl. Says he remembers the days when the wealthy Palm Beach residents would come in and buy 2 at a time... Because 1 would always be in the shop broken down. But they LOVED their Rovers!!
Author:  BFrost [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Reference 178??
Thanks guys. I did get it serviced as soon it came in, I'm fortunate to have a good watchmaker locally.

Really love the mesh bracelet Rick. Where did you source it?
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