108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 208
BreitlingGMT Chrono-Matic
A large and rare vintage wrist chronograph with 24h indication, date and second time zone via turnable bezel - with original box, operating instructions, certificate and sales brochure
Sold
estimated
5.000—8.000 €
Price realized
5.800 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with patent engraving "DDE. BR.+11525/67" (Timepiece with turning bezels), crown on the left, bidirectional rotating bezel with 24 hours division, original steel bracelet, bracelet length 145 mm, total length 190 mm.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.1345710
Ref.2115
Cal.11
Diam.48 mm
Circa1970
Ctry.Switzerland
This unusual, original GMT Chrono-Matic dating from 1970 features a beautiful original "reverse panda" dial with large, bright orange hands and a two-colour 24-hour "plus/minus" ring adjustable via the bezel, which – in conjunction with the long yellow GMT hand – allows reading two timezones simultaneously. Clearly not made for dainty wrists, the Breitling GMT is nevertheless well proportioned and possesses a unique, striking design, which seems to have been much appreciated by the original owner, who has treated this wrist chronograph with care.