98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 244
Breitling à Genève, "Navitimer Chrono-Matic", Case No. 1433318, Ref. 1806, Cal. 12, 48 mm, circa 1974
An aviator's automatic large vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter, date and slide rule function via turnable bezel
Case: steel, screw back with patent engraving "DDE. BR.+11525/67" (Timepiece with turning bezels), original steel bracelet. Dial: black.
In 1969 Breitling launched the Chrono-Matic, one of the first self-winding chronograph movements. The appeal of these extravagant models in the Chrono-Matic range lies to a great extent in the large modern cases and the deliberately masculine design elements.
An aviator's automatic large vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter, date and slide rule function via turnable bezel
Case: steel, screw back with patent engraving "DDE. BR.+11525/67" (Timepiece with turning bezels), original steel bracelet. Dial: black.
In 1969 Breitling launched the Chrono-Matic, one of the first self-winding chronograph movements. The appeal of these extravagant models in the Chrono-Matic range lies to a great extent in the large modern cases and the deliberately masculine design elements.
Sold
estimated
2.200—3.500 €
Price realized
3.000 €