No Reserve
31Σ
Breitling
Ref. RB2120
Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Léon Breitling
An unusual and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with tourbillon
- Estimate
- $15,000 - 30,000•
$20,320
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Breitling
- Year
- Circa 2022
- Reference No
- RB2120
- Movement No
- 7'336'950
- Case No
- 7'336'950
- Model Name
- Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Léon Breitling
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. B21, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Breitling deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
• Named for the founder of Breitling – Léon – the Breitling Premier Chronograph Tourbillon 42 Léon Breitling entered the catalogue in 2022. It was Léon who first established his watchmaking practice near Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1884. He passed the company along to his son Gaston upon his death in 1914.
• Alongside the 18K pink gold offering, such as the present watch, it was offered in platinum with a deep blue dial and 18K white gold with an anthracite grey dial.
• Fitted with the B21 automatic movement with a 22K gold rotor, the blend of complications – chronograph and tourbillon – with a self-winding movement was unprecedented for the brand. It is based on a base caliber engineered by La Joux-Perret that is chronometer certified.
• Elegant syringe hands and vintage-inspired typography meld with the modern 42mm case and applied rose gold accents to the dial. The square pushers and engraved case sides are typical of the Léon Breitling models offered by the brand. It is offered in excellent overall condition with hardly any signs of wear.
• Alongside the 18K pink gold offering, such as the present watch, it was offered in platinum with a deep blue dial and 18K white gold with an anthracite grey dial.
• Fitted with the B21 automatic movement with a 22K gold rotor, the blend of complications – chronograph and tourbillon – with a self-winding movement was unprecedented for the brand. It is based on a base caliber engineered by La Joux-Perret that is chronometer certified.
• Elegant syringe hands and vintage-inspired typography meld with the modern 42mm case and applied rose gold accents to the dial. The square pushers and engraved case sides are typical of the Léon Breitling models offered by the brand. It is offered in excellent overall condition with hardly any signs of wear.
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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