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Breitling
Ref. 769
Chronomat
A fine pink gold chronograph wristwatch with rotatable slide rule and seconds subsidiary register
- Estimate
- HK$31,000 - 47,000€3,400 - 5,200$4,000 - 6,000
HK$43,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Year
- 1945
- Reference No
- 769
- Case No
- 606’472
- Model Name
- Chronomat
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. Venus 175, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Associated bracelet, max length 180 mm
- Dimensions
- 36 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 1942, the Chronomat was the world’s first chronograph wristwatch to feature a slide rule. This model is based on a patent document that Breitling submitted, patent number 217012, which granted protection for a rotating bezel which consisted of a circular slide rule. With this ingenious system, the wearer could perform various calculations and measurements effortlessly.
The watch is fresh to the market, to our best knowledge. Considering its age, the present watch is preserved in excellent condition. The case number is crisp and clean on the caseback. Likely created in 1945 – the year which marks the end of the Second World War – this present lot is a significant memorabilia of history and Haute Horlogerie.
The watch is fresh to the market, to our best knowledge. Considering its age, the present watch is preserved in excellent condition. The case number is crisp and clean on the caseback. Likely created in 1945 – the year which marks the end of the Second World War – this present lot is a significant memorabilia of history and Haute Horlogerie.
Breitling
Swiss | 1884The firm started by Leon Breitling in 1884 is best known for its technical aviation and oceanic watches. Today, all models are outfitted with certified chronometer movements, used for accurate timing. Early aviation pioneers in specialized chronograph timepieces, Breitling introduced the circular slide rule to watches in the 1940s for use by pilots. The firm’s most iconic chronograph, the Navitimer, was introduced in 1954 and continues to be manufactured today. Another key model is the Duograph, a split-seconds chronograph that was Breitling's most prestigious wristwatch during the 1940s through '60s. Their watches are built on their reputation for precision and sturdiness.
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