Breitling - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Breitling
    Year: 1955
    Reference No: 806
    Case No: 864'508
    Model Name: Navitimer
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. valjoux 72, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Breitling pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by an associated Breitling certificate and a copy of the Watch Museum VOGA Antique Collection.
    Literature: The present example is prominently illustrated in Watch Museum VOGA Antique Collection by Toshio Masui, Low BEAT and C’s Factory Co p. 21

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present execution part of the Watch Museum VOGA collection is from a very small early batch considered by collectors as a ‘transitional’ model. Featuring a rare non branded dial, it is powered by the early valjoux 72 calibre stamped with BOW import code. It is notable that BOW was used by watches imported into the USA by Breitling themselves and later examples were imported by Wakmann instead with a WOG stamp.

    A rare Breitling Navitimer ref. 806 “AOPA” collected by Toshio Masio, this is a beautiful specimen that boast another early batch feature, the small beaded slide ruler with 124 beads. A well-preserved dial with superbly aged luminous numerals and hands, it reacts strongly under the Geiger counter. According to Breitling's archive, the present timepiece dates back to October 1955.

  • Artist Biography

    Breitling

    Swiss • 1884

    The 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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Property of the Watch Museum VOGA collection

55

Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 806
A rare and early stainless steel pilot’s chronograph wristwatch with black dial and “beads of rice” slide rule bezel, part of the Watch Museum VOGA collection in Japan

1955
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 64,000 
€3,700-7,400
$4,100-8,200

Sold for HK$203,200

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TOKI: Watch Auction

Hong Kong Auction 22 November