Manufacturer: Record Year: 1945 Reference No: 10'077 Case No: 738'428 Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 179, 20 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel buckle Dimensions: 37.5mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Fitted presentation box
Catalogue Essay
Record Watch Company was founded in 1903 and not only had a rich history in making interesting and unusual calendar watches, but even more so in the field of chronographs. The present example of a split-second chronograph is one of the most iconic and most sought after watches the firm ever produced.
The Venus Cal.179 sits within a wonderfully proportioned steel case with stepped sides and majestic faceted lugs, showing its original finish as if it left the Record factory yesterday. The stunning two-tone dial with gilt dot for the hours and Roman 12 and 6 further enhances this amazing watch and harks back to the very evocative times of the 1940s.
Ref. 10'077 A very rare, attractive and large stainless steel split second chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, unusual lugs and presentation box
1945 37.5mm. Diameter Case, dial and movement signed