17 jewels45h power reserve18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
Historic Swiss manual-winding column-wheel chronograph by Fabrique d’Ebauches Venus of Moutier. Calibre 178 adds a 12-hour recorder to the 175 architecture, with a 30-minute recorder and small seconds. Nominal reserve is approximately 45 hours. Published heights of 7.10 and 7.9 mm conflict; no height is selected. This manufacturer is distinct from the modern Venus watch brand.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Jewel Count
17 jewels
Power Reserve
45h
Frequency
18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
Diameter
31mm
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
Shock Protection
Incabloc
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph30-Minute Counter12-Hour Counter
FEATURES
Small SecondsHand WindingColumn Wheel
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