100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 137

Breitling 'Premier', circa 1940.Fine and unusual square stainless steel 'Staybrite' gentleman's wristwatch with square buttonchronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

USD 2,500 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 5,980

C. two-body, polished, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with painted silver stylized Arabic numerals, auxiliary secondsand 30 minutes register dials, outer painted red telemeter graduation, at the center, painted blue spiraltachometric scale. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, numbered on the case.Dim. 26 x 34 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 6 - 01