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Made by Birks for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 1960s, with a beating heart that is a Venus 178 single-button chronograph, a truly veteran and highly regarded movement. Among Birks, Omega, Lemania, Rodania, and Breitling were also commissioned. This example is in excellent all original condition with the original radium lume still intact.

Brand: Birks

Model: Monopusher Chronograph for the Royal Canadian Air Force

Case: 36mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm tall, 12mm thick, all stainless steel, screw-down case back, pump pushers, domed acrylic crystal, original unsigned crown

Movement: Venus caliber 178, manual winding, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Highland Green Suede (MSRP: $75), 18mm lug width

Features: Ivory/ cream white dial, black Arabic numerals, 30-minute counting chronograph, screw-down case back, pump pusher, domed crystal, blued steel syringe handset, original radium lume, circa the 1960s

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall very good all original condition. The dial is excellent with some light patina but no major defects. The case is good with original brushed finishing, some smaller superficial scratches in areas but nothing major. The movement has been serviced and keeps excellent time when tested. The chronograph works buttery smooth.

Backed by our one-year repair warranty. To trade in your watch towards this purchase or to make arrangements for purchase via wire, check/ cash to save on fees, please send us a message or email. Accompanied with a free suede travel pouch.