Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 21, 2021

LOT 325

Breitling
Ref. A 200 48, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour counters, date, two-time zone, wind rose and solar compass; “Chronomat Longitude”; stainless steel

EUR 900 - 1,800

USD 1,100 - 2,200 / HKD 8,300 - 16,600

Sold: EUR 1,170

Stainless steel, self-winding, vertical tonneau-shaped, aviator’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, 12-hour graduated unidirectional revolving bezel, wind rose and solar compass inner bezel, dark grey colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and six horological complications:
• Chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces)
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock) • Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)
• Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale (central hour index)
• Two-time zone (same central hour index independently adjustable by the crown; bezel graduated for 24 hours).

Map of the World engraved on the case-back.


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling, Grenchen / Granges

Model Chronomat Longitude

Reference A 200 48

Year circa 1990-2000

Case No. 2 132

Bracelet blue leather Breitling strap

Buckle stainless steel Breitling deployant clasp

Dimensions 44.8 x 39.2 mm

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories pouch, instruction booklet

Notes

*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU 20

Provenance

Antiquorum, Hong Kong, March 3, 2021, lot 22, unsold (Estimation: CHF 1 500.- / 2 000.-)