Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 88

Breitling Genève, "Referee", Ref. 34-31. Produced circa 1972.Fine and unusual water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel football referee's wristwatch with round button chronograph and indication of the 45 minutes elapsed time of the two game-sets.

C. three-body, polished, revolving bezel graduated in 60 minutes, hooded lugs. D. black with tritium-coated round indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial on the 9, outer ring register with 45 minutes in red for the elapsed game time, aperture over the 6 indicating that the chronograph is activated. This chronograph operates on a central 60 minutes indication, stops and return to zero by pressing the buttons. "Bâton" tritium-coated white hands, with a visible tritium rectangular elemet on the second hand. M. Cal. 7731, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 41 x 47 mm.