Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 38

BREITLING, REF. 1004, SUPEROCEAN, STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 10,200 - 15,300 / USD 11,300 - 16,900 / HKD 89,000 - 134,000

Sold: CHF 27,500

A fine, very rare, early, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling, Switzerland

Model SuperOcean

Reference 1004

Year circa 1959

Case No. 908543

Bracelet Unroc stainless steel bracelet, approx. overall length 220 mm.

Caliber B125, 25 jewels

Diameter 35 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement signed

Notes

With the success of scuba diving worldwide, it was in 1957 that Breitling launched their dive watches, one time only such as this example (reference 1004) and its chronograph counter-part (reference 807). Measuring 40 mm with the large rotating bezel to record dive times and iconic hands, it is without a doubt the most collectible dive watch ever made by Breitling.

Provenance

Property of a German collector