Description
This vintage Venus Jumbo wristwatch is a stunning piece from the 1980s that is sure to catch the eye of any watch collector. With a gold and silver case finish, this watch features a smooth and fixed gold bezel that adds a touch of elegance to its overall design. The black honeycomb dial pattern complements the classic Roman numerals and baton indexes, making it easy to read at a glance.
Crafted with a two-piece leather strap, this watch is both water-resistant and durable, with a lug width of 19mm and a case thickness of 10mm. The Swiss-made watch operates on a Swiss movement and includes features such as a date indicator, seconds hand, and 12-hour dial. This watch is perfect for both dress/formal and casual occasions, and its unique design is sure to make it a standout piece in any collection.
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, 1902.
In this village, at the very heart of the Swiss watchmaking industry, a master craftsman by the name of Paul Arthur Schwarz and his wife Olga Etienne-Schwarz, two visionary watchmakers, launched their very first collection. They initially created and sold watches under the name of several brands one of which, however would soon distinguish itself: VENUS.
The very first VENUS collection was immediately noted for its elegance and refinement. The values expressed by the brand quickly became synonymous with innovative design and manufacturing achievement. This quickly led to developing and assembling movements of noted technical ingenuity and appeal. By the 1930s VENUS had begun manufacturing chronograph calibres, which are still being used by many other brands today.
VENUS was also among the first to create a chronograph movement, without a counter and with a column wheel for the functioning of the central hand. A development of this calibre is still in broad use today and can be considered as the predecessor of many modern chronographs currently being used by watchmakers in the 21st century.