Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 159
BREITLING U.S. MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH STEEL Breitling, No. 809583. Made circa 1960 for the United States military. Fine keyless stainless steel pocket watch with chronograph. To be sold without reserve
HKD 10,000 - 15,000
USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 1,000 - 1,500
Sold: HKD 16,250
C. Three-body, bassine, reeded bezels, the front and back screw-down, the back with designations, co-axial button in the crown for the start/stop and return-to-zero functions of the chronograph. D. Black with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and 1/5th of a second divisions, subsidiary seconds dial and 30-minute register. White spade hands. M. Cal. 5, brushed, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance adjusted to 3 positions, steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 53 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |