Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 108

BREITLING
REF. 817, STAINLESS STEEL, WITH ORIGINAL BOX, UNWORN, MADE FOR THE SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF ITALIAN ARMY

EUR 8,000 - 14,000

Sold: EUR 20,000

Military Chronograph made for E. I.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

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

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling

Reference 817

Year circa 1975

Case No. E.I. 0644

Bracelet stainless steel Japanese made expanding bracelet, approx. length 180 mm.

Caliber Valjoux 236

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

This watch is accompanied by the original box. The Breitling Ref. 817 is an extremely exclusive chronograph, manufactured in 1975 for the helicopter pilots of the Italian army. Interestingly, this Breitling was never offered in a civilian version.