Breitling Duograph Ref. 762 Vintage Overview

quattro · 2025-06-09T09:33:17Z

Explore the Breitling Duograph Ref. 762, featuring the Venus 179 caliber. Compare 1943 and 1948 models in this deep dive by WatchProSite's quattro.

Emmanuel, known as quattro on WatchProSite, continues his insightful series dedicated to the Venus 179 caliber. In this installment, he meticulously showcases two Breitling Duograph Ref. 762 models, providing a detailed visual comparison between an early 1943 example and a 1948 version featuring a unique patented pusher crown. His work highlights the historical significance and subtle evolutions of this iconic split-second chronograph.

Next step in the series started yesterday and dedicated to the Venus 179 calibre: these two beautiful Breitling Duographs, ref. 762.

The steel case measures 36 mm

Best, Emmanuel

Other Venus 179 threads:

A/ Example from early 1943 (likely one of the first Duographs produced by Breitling)

credit: OnTheDash

B/ Example from 1948 with a patented ("PAT") pusher crown for the split-second function

credit: the watch club London

Key Points from the Discussion

The Breitling Duograph is so closely associated with the Venus 179 caliber that it has become almost synonymous with the movement, often overshadowing other brands that also utilized it.
Beyond Breitling, other brands like Record and Tourneau also produced split-second chronographs powered by the Venus 179 caliber, expanding the historical footprint of this significant movement.
Given Breitling's recent trend of reissuing historical models like the 1959 Navitimer and AVI 765, there's a collector's desire for a modern reproduction of the Duograph, though it remains wishful thinking for now.

The Discussion

quattro

Jun 9, 2025

I find these Duographs wonderful too. Best, Emmanuel

quattro

Jun 9, 2025

Thanks for stopping by. Best, Emmanuel

Champthekid

Jun 9, 2025

Breitling has gone to their past with the 1959 Navitimer and the AVI 765. Wouldn’t it be great if the reproduced that one? Wishful thinking I’m afraid.

quattro

Jun 9, 2025

Hope you'll find one of those someday! Best, Emmanuel

schen

Jun 14, 2025

The Duograph is almost a synonym of Venus 179. If I could only have one Breitling, I'd choose Duograph over Navitimer. Other brands such as Record in 1940s also made split second chronographs using Venus 179, but no as prominently as Breitling.

quattro

Jun 14, 2025

Indeed, Record and also Tourneau made Venus 179 chronographs: I might add them to the series. credit: Mitka.co.uk (Record) & bgm197 (Tourneau)

Breitling Duograph Ref. 762 Vintage Overview

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