Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
LOT 2
BREITLING, SWITZERLAND, REF. 817, ITALIAN MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 4,300 - 6,400 / USD 4,500 - 6,700 / HKD 34,700 - 52,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 8,125
A fine, stainless steel, manual wind attractive, military chronograph wristwatch, bi-directional revolving black bezel, made for the Italian army (E.I. Esercito Italiano).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01-05 |
Good HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |
Brand Breitling, Switzerland
Reference 817
Year Circa 1955
Case No. 1434105/ E.I. 0039
Diameter 39 mm.
Caliber Valjoux 236, 17 jewels
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
The Breitling 817 was produced in very limited numbers. According to scholars, less than 1,000 were delivered and only a handful have been displayed to the public over the past fifty years.