Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2026

LOT 68

BREITLING, SWITZERLAND, REF. 790, PREMIER, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 29,800 - 49,600 / USD 3,800 - 6,400 / EUR 3,300 - 5,500 / JPY 610,000 - 1,010,000

A fine, rare, attractive, stainless steel, manual wind waterproof chronograph wristwatch with black dial


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6-8

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-8-13-01-05

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Slightly damaged

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Breitling, switzerland

Model Premier

Reference 790

Year circa 1940's

Case No. 583530

Bracelet stainless steel Private Eyes bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 175 mm.

Caliber Venus 175, 17 jewels

Diameter 35.5

Signature dial, case and movement

Provenance

Property of a Japanese collector