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Dan S
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Mr Freese has a very steady hand.
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·Transitional day.
I love how pristine this watch is!
I love how pristine this watch is!
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dougiedude
··Carpe horologium!
Most had the Venus 178 until Breitling began using them up in their Navitimers in the mid 50's, so Benrus went to Valjoux.
Here's a good overview of the Benrus Sky Chief movements/models:
http://mansfinelife.com/2014/03/26/watch-collectors-notebook-benrus-sky-chief/
...and a quick pic of my ‘40s Sky Chief and its Venus 178:
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