Only Online Auction
Hong Kong, Mar 09, 2022
LOT 19
Breitling
Ref. 769, chronograph, minute counter and patented slide-rude scale, revolving bezel, calibre Venus 175; “Chronomat”; stainless steel
HKD 12,800 - 25,500
EUR 1,450 - 2,900 / CHF 1,500 - 3,000 / USD 1,650 - 3,300
Sold: HKD 17,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, ”tonneau”-shaped, pilot’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with patented slide-rude scale and revolving bezel
· Half-instantaneous 45-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Breitling, Geneva
Model “Chronomat”
Reference 769
Year circa 1946
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 646 241
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 36.6 mm. (bezel)
Caliber Venus 175, 13’’’ (by Berret & Schmitz, Moutier, Bernese Jura)
Height 44.2 mm.
Width 35.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories copy of the invention patent
Notes
Slide-rude scale based on the Swiss invention patent No. 217 012, delivered on September 30, 1941 (application filed on August 26, 1940), to Adrien Schweizer, La Chaux-de-Fonds, for a “Pièce d’horlogerie permettant d’effectuer des opérations tachymétriques et télémétriques” (Timepiece allowing to perform tachometric and telemetric calculations).
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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