Forte dei Marmi Auction
Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022
LOT 72
BREITLING
REF. 817, CHRONOGRAPH, FOLGORE ITALIAN ARMY, STAINLESS STEEL, LIMITED EDITION
REF. 817, CHRONOGRAPH, FOLGORE ITALIAN ARMY, STAINLESS STEEL, LIMITED EDITION
EUR 4,000 - 8,000
USD 4,300 - 8,500 / HKD 33,400 - 67,000 / CHF 4,200 - 8,400
Sold: EUR 7,177
A very fine manual-winding stainless steel military wristwatch limited edition
500 produced.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Breitling
Model Military Chronograph
Reference 817
Year Circa 1975
Case No. 1433979
Bracelet Original stainless steel elastic
Caliber 236
Dimensions 39,5 mm
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories Original fitted box
Notes
This watch is part of one of the rarest collections
of military wristwatches ever produced, only
500 of this reference were made. “Folgore” is
a paratroopers division of the Italian Special Forces.
This example is even more exclusive due to the fact that it comes with its original box which makes it definitely appealing to the collector community.
This example is even more exclusive due to the fact that it comes with its original box which makes it definitely appealing to the collector community.