Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 13
Breguet No 8025, Type 20 5101/54, 1950's. Fine stainless waterproof, stainless steel gentleman's military wristwatch with "retour en vol" round button chronograph and registers.
CHF 3,800 - 4,200
USD 3,100 - 3,400
Sold: CHF 4,370
C. polished, screwed back, revolving reeded bezel. D. black with radiumed Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30 miny tes registers. "Skeleton" radiumed bands. M. 14"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and case signed. ht very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.
Notes
The type 20 5101 /54 (signifying the number and
year of the contract) was usually macle with a large
ball-shaped crown, enabling the watch to be
rewound by a pilot whilst wearing gloves. However,
any advantage gained by making the watch easy to
wind, was generally outweighed by the problems of
the button catching on clothing under rough
conditions, and the majority have been fitted with a
more conventional winding-crown.
See note lot 2.