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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 11
Breitling "Shockabsorber", 1950's. Fine waterproof, antimagnetic, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. polished, satined, screwed back. D. matt silver with radiumed Arabic numerals + "guilloche" auxiliary seconds and 45 minutes register dials. "Baton " radiumed hands. M. 13 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Signed on the dial, numbered on the case. Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 15-38 |
Slightly rusted Slightly rubbed |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51 |
Good Partially reprinted |
Notes
This watch is part of a limited edition of 500 examples produced
in the 1990's.