1950s Orfina Chronograph Oversized Pushers 36mm Venus 175
Ref: 84
Specification Reference : 84
Movement : Manually Wound Venus Cal. 175
Age :
1951/1960
Specific Age : Circa. 1950s
Case Size : 36m m
Case Thickness : 12.5m m
Lug to Lug : 41.5 m
m
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch
Points of Mention This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original box or paperwork. It comes paired with an 18mm well-suited vintage-style leather strap. The watch is from Circa. 1950s and is sold in worn, vintage condition, with an even patina, and a crisp, unpolished Brevet case, as you can see. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch Here, we have a classic 1950s Orfina Chronograph Oversized Pushers Venus 175 with a curvaceous 36mm round stainless steel Brevet made case that curves over your wrist with tapered drilled lugs. The lug-to-lug length is 41.5mm, and the case thickness is 12.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. Down the right side, we have the oversized pushers and a large coin-edged crown in the centre. The stepped smooth bezel holds a domed crystal above a bicompax dial. An outer Tachymeter scale surrounds a Telemetric scale in black, and a minute track is precisely executed. Radium pips and Radium-coated 12 and 6 indexes mark the hours. At 3 o’clock, a 30-minute register and at 9 o’clock, a running seconds, slender thermally blued syringe hands filled with Radium are complemented by a thermally blued chronograph hand. At 12 o’clock, we have the Orfina motif completing this vintage racing sports timepiece. On the reverse, a screw-down case back, inside a manually wound Venus Cal. 175, 17 jewels, beating at a leisurely 18,000 beats per hour, this iconic column wheel chronograph was manufactured from 1942 until 1960.
Personal Note This impressive Orfina Chronograph features oversized pushers and a crisp 36mm case, pair that with the evenly and perfectly patina'd dial and hands, all powered by the Venus 175, this is a match made in heaven for the vintage chronograph collector. Some watches you put on your wrist, and you just don't want to take them off, they are incredibly comfortable and look perfect. This is one of those watches. I would not hesitate to add this vintage gem to your collection today!
The Brand Orfina was founded in 1922 in Grenchen, Switzerland, with a commitment to creating durable and practical watches. The brand gained recognition for its high-quality aviation, navigational, and military wristwatches and achieved a significant milestone by securing the contract to produce the Porsche Design timepiece. Launched in 1973, the first Porsche Design chronograph watch, crafted by Orfina, featured a unique matte black chromed steel case and bracelet. Designed as an accessory for Porsche drivers, it was sold exclusively through Porsche dealerships. The watch gained further fame when worn by notable figures, including former Formula One driver Mario Andretti and Tom Cruise as “Maverick” in the iconic film "Top Gun," highlighting its blend of style and functionality. This impressive Orfina Chronograph features oversized pushers and a crisp 36mm case, pair that with the evenly and perfectly patina'd dial and hands, all powered by the Venus 175, this is a match made in heaven for the vintage chronograph collector. Some watches you put on your wrist, and you just don't want to take them off, they are incredibly comfortable and look perfect. This is one of those watches. I would not hesitate to add this vintage gem to your collection today!
