14”’ | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | Small Seconds | Chronograph |

Remarks:

• Chronograph cam-actuated: central chronograph seconds, 30/45 min counter at 3 H
• Button at 2H: Start/Stop, Button at 4H: Zero setting
• From 1966 onwards the Venus 188 was build as Valjoux 7730
• Movement family:
  • Venus 188: no calendar
  • Venus 199: calendar (pointer date, day, month)
  • Venus 200: calendar, moonphase

• Listing ID: 11549
• Manufacturer / Brand: Venus
• Caliber: 188
• Size in French Lignes: 14'''
• Size range mm largest diameter: 31 - 40 mm
• Shape: Round
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hands Setting: Crown
• Seconds Hand: Small seconds
• Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
• Date, Day, Month...: None
• Other Functions: Chronograph
• Jewels: 17
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Right
• Balance Position: Right (0 - 120°)
• Shock Protection: Incabloc
• Beats per hour: 18,000
• Balance Type: Nickel
• Power Reserve: Approx. 45 hours
• Production Period: 1948 - 1966
• Identification: Movement marked with Venus logo and 188 under the balance wheel. Original datasheet from 1953 available.
• Country: Switzerland
• Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)