No Reserve
8129
Breitling
Ref. A17321
Superocean Heritage 42
A fine and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds and date
- Estimate
- HK$20,000 - 40,000•€2,400 - 4,700$2,600 - 5,100
HK$15,240
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Year
- Circa 2010s
- Reference No
- A17321
- Case No
- 1’397’897
- Model Name
- Superocean Heritage 42
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 17, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Rubber
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Breitling deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- During the 1950s, the demand for divers' watches surged as they played a vital role in exploring the depths of the oceans, aiding professional deep-sea divers and supporting scientific expeditions.
- Additionally, aquatic sports and nautical leisure activities were flourishing, leading to a need for reliable timepieces that could be worn during thrilling underwater excursions. In 1957, Breitling introduced two groundbreaking diving watches, making a significant impact on the industry: a time-only ref. 1004 and a chronograph ref. 807.
- The present timepiece continues Breitling's impressive diving heritage while incorporating a modern aesthetic. Featuring an eye-catching blue dial and bezel, this watch has been revamped with a practical date function to appeal to a younger generation of collectors. The complementary blue rubber strap enhances its versatility, making it suitable for everyday wear and ideal for engaging in nautical activities on a summer day.
- Additionally, aquatic sports and nautical leisure activities were flourishing, leading to a need for reliable timepieces that could be worn during thrilling underwater excursions. In 1957, Breitling introduced two groundbreaking diving watches, making a significant impact on the industry: a time-only ref. 1004 and a chronograph ref. 807.
- The present timepiece continues Breitling's impressive diving heritage while incorporating a modern aesthetic. Featuring an eye-catching blue dial and bezel, this watch has been revamped with a practical date function to appeal to a younger generation of collectors. The complementary blue rubber strap enhances its versatility, making it suitable for everyday wear and ideal for engaging in nautical activities on a summer day.
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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