I picked this up last week and it just got here today. I have had this watch on my list now for a couple of years. I thought it had either a Venus cal. 188, or a Valjoux 7733 movement. Now that I have it and have been doing some research. I believe its a Venus Cal. 170. I am sure the crown is not original, but I do like it. Its kind of beefy. So far its running spot on, but I am going to send it out for a cleaning and new seals. I think I am going to leave the case just the way it is. Same with the dial.

You are correct that it is a 170 it's the same movement as my 40's Era OLMA. It is a fantastic movement and a great looking watch looking forward to seeing as you restore it.

Thanks Ocean. This is the first watch in a little while that has had me really revved up in a long time. I am loving this one. The crystal is a new acrylic one. No scratches on it as of yet. Everything on this watch works perfectly.

Love that dial!

Reminds me of some type of instrument but it escapes me at the moment.

Congrats!

That's pretty frickin' sweet right there, BK! Looking forward to more pictures when you get the old girl on your wrist.

Very nice!!!!! I'm absolutely loving it!!

I put it on this tonight. Not sure what I am going to do for a band on this one. Thanks guys.

How about this for a band?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221302819114?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
I'm pretty sure these came on a leather band. I can't find one that has a metal band that is original and a leather band would make sense because they wouldn't last this long.

Photo no workie on my end

svoglic wrote:How about this for a band?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221302819114?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
I'm pretty sure these came on a leather band. I can't find one that has a metal band that is original and a leather band would make sense because they wouldn't last this long.

I just added this to my watch list. Thanks, I think that would look awesome.

airframer wrote:Photo no workie on my end

Sorry, that was after one to many beers .

If you decide to go with that strap let me know, I have a 10% discount code for them.

Tri colored nato will look good.