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Breitling
Ref. 815
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$20,000 - 30,000€2,400 - 3,600$2,500 - 3,800
HK$47,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Year
- Circa 1973
- Reference No
- 815
- Case No
- 1'430'691
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 7736, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Breitling </em>calf leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Breitling </em>buckle
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Breitling Top Time Ref. 815 was manufactured from the early 1970s. It features a stainless steel snap on case back and is powered by the Valjoux 7736 movement. It features a silvered sunburst dial and three black subsidiary dials. The present watch is a very charismatic example.
Literature
Breitling
Swiss | 1884The firm started by Leon Breitling in 1884 is best known for its technical aviation and oceanic watches. Today, all models are outfitted with certified chronometer movements, used for accurate timing. Early aviation pioneers in specialized chronograph timepieces, Breitling introduced the circular slide rule to watches in the 1940s for use by pilots. The firm’s most iconic chronograph, the Navitimer, was introduced in 1954 and continues to be manufactured today. Another key model is the Duograph, a split-seconds chronograph that was Breitling's most prestigious wristwatch during the 1940s through '60s. Their watches are built on their reputation for precision and sturdiness.
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