Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
LOT 11
BREITLING REF. 765AVI Breitling, Genève, "Chronograph," Ref. 765AVI, case No. 827811. Made circa 1953. Fine and rare, large, stainless steel wristwatch with chronograph with digital 15 minute counter. To be sold without reserve
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
USD 2,000 - 2,600 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 35,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving steel bezel, lapidated concave lugs, screweddown case back. D. Black with radium Arabic numerals, guilloche subsidiary dials for the seconds and the 12-hour register, aperture for the date at 3. Radium white baton hands. M. Cal. 178, copper color, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber. selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |