Breitling - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Breitling
    Year: 1963
    Reference No: 809
    Case No: 973'497
    Model Name: Cosmonaute Navitimer “MK II”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 178, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Breitling certificate, hang tag, fitted presentation box, and a copy of 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

    Preserved in impeccable condition, this ref. 809 specimen savoured by Toshio Masui is in razor-sharp condition. Belonging to the wide-bezel MK 2 production batch even rarer than the early MK I series.

    The hands set is unique to Mk1 and Mk2 Navitimer Cosmonaute with lumed tip chrono sweep hand and the wide lumed syringe hands. Powered by the calibre 178, these movements were stamped with WOG as an USA import code by Wakmann. According to Breitling's archive, the present timepiece dates back to October 1963.

    Part of the Watch Museum VOGA collection and featured in the published catalogue, this is not only a rare chance to acquire a 809, but one in “like-new” condition.

  • 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

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 809
An extremely well-preserved stainless steel pilot’s chronograph wristwatch with MK II 24-hour black dial, “beads of rice” slide rule bezel, certificate and presentation box, part of the Watch Museum VOGA collection in Japan

1963
40mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

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

Sold for HK$317,500

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TOKI: Watch Auction

Hong Kong Auction 22 November