BREITLING, CHRONOMAT, 18K YELLOW GOLD, CHRONOGRAPHImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 13,750
Estimate
USD 8,000 - USD 10,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Breitling developed the Chronomat chronograph for pilots in the early 1940s. The Chronomat’s design was inspired by engineering and mathematics. The Chronomat was a predecessor of the Navitimer one of Breitling’s classic models. The blue dial combined with the solid 18k Yellow gold case and bracelet add a level of elegance to a sport wristwatch. The present lot is possibly unpolished and offered in very good overall condition.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is offered in very good overall condition. The dial is clean with no signs of spotting or aging. The case is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the age of the watch. The bracelet is in good overall condition with visible signs of wear consistent with the case. The clasp is in good overall condition with visible signs of wear consistent with the bracelet and case. The chronograph function starts stops and resets. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.