Breitling Cadette | Vintage Chronograph | Venus 175 | Gold Plated | 1950s SERVICED May 26

If vintage chronographs are your passion, this Breitling Cadette offers something both different and beautiful — a timepiece with charm on the outside and horological pedigree on the inside.

Believed to date from the 1950s (movement serial likely worn away with age), this watch is running remarkably well at +13 seconds per day. Serviced May 2026.

Key Specifications:

• Model: Breitling Cadette Chronograph

• Year: Circa 1950s

• Case Size: 35mm (approx.)

• Case Material: Gold-plated with stainless steel back

• Dial: Champagne tone with dual-register chronograph layout

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Movement: Venus 175 manual wind chronograph calibre

• Functions: Chronograph, small seconds

• Strap: Generic blue leather strap

Condition:

• Clear signs of wear consistent with a 70+ year old watch

• Gold plating with natural ageing and character

• No significant flaws beyond normal vintage patina

• Chronograph functions working perfectly

Movement:

• Venus 175 calibre manual wind

• Column-wheel chronograph design

• Visible through caseback opening during inspection (see images)

Our View:

This is a wonderful slice of Breitling history, powered by the legendary Venus 175 — a movement as satisfying to operate as it is to admire. With its 1950s styling, warm champagne dial, and elegant case proportions, it’s a true vintage chronograph you’ll find yourself staring at as much off the wrist as on.