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Venus 188

Last Update: June 24, 2019

Brand:Vénus
Family:
Venus 188 Family
Height:6.0 mm
Jewels:17
Reserve:45 hours
Frequency:18,000 A/h
Winding:Hand winding
Diameter:31.0 mm (14 ligne)
 Vénus Cal. 188 Complications:2-Button, Cam Switching Chronograph, Chronograph
Hands:30 Minute Chronograph Hand at 3:00, Central 60 Second Chronograph Hand, Central Hour Hand, Central Minute Hand, Small Seconds Hand at 9:00
Distinguishing Technical Characteristics
Hand-Winding
Clockwise Balance Cock
Balance
Balance at 1:30
Production: 1948 – 1969
1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s

The Venus Cal. 188 is a cam-switching chronograph movement introduced in 1948 and the forerunner of today’s ETA/Valjoux 7750 family. It was a revolutionary movement, much cheaper to produce than contemporary column wheel movements, yet still full featured.

Cal. 188 features small seconds at 9:00 and a 30 minute chronograph counter at 3:00.

Cal. 188 was introduced in 1948 and updated around 1953. It was improved and re-launched as Valjoux Cal. 7730 in 1969.

Images are taken from official publications and are used here for commentary and educational purposes. Copyright is held by the original owner as noted.

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