The Venus 188 family was a revolutionarycam-switching chronograph movement design introduced in 1948. It was much cheaper to build than column wheel chronograph movements and laid the foundation for today's ETA/Valjoux 7750, one of the most popular movements ever produced.

Brand: Somy
Movement:Venus 188, manual winding
Case: Rose gold fill case with stainless steel caseback
Size: 36mm
Lug to lug: 43mm
Strap:Keepiece epsom strap
Box & papers: No

CONDITION & SERVICING

• Dial is in very good conditionshowing only a few small spots.
• Hands are and markers are showing matching patina.
• The case overall is a nice example.
• Watch is running correctly, previous service history is unknown.