Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Geneva, Nov 10, 2019

LOT 64

BREITLING, REF. 765 AVI, CO-PILOT

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

HKD 64,000 - 96,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000

A fine, large and attractive, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling

Model Co-Pilot

Reference 765 AVI

Year Circa 1965

Calibre  178

Case No. 94932

Diameter 41 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Probably one of the most iconic sport chronographs from Breitling (apart from the Navitimer of course), the Co-Pilot model became an instant classic when Raquel Welsh wore this model in the movie Fathom (1967). As a spy trying to infiltrate enemy lines to save the world from a nuclear disaster, she wore the large Co-Pilot during her sky dive. Featuring a larger 15-minute chronograph counter to increase readability and a perfectly adapted 42 mm. case, this example has remained in excellent overall original collection and would perfectly fit in any sports watch collection.