93rd Auction

2016/5/14

Lot 272

Breguet "Typ XX Aéronavale", Case No. 3568, Cal. Valjoux R22, 38 mm, circa 1958
An aviator's legendary vintage chronograph, sold on 02/1/1958 to M. ROLLAND for 44.000 Francs français
Case: steel, screw back with monogram "PR", reeded turnable bezel, anti-magnetic protection cap, Breguet steel deployant clasp. Dial: black, luminous numerals, luminous hands. Movm.: 1/2 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.
This chronograph is registered in the Breguet archive as follows: "3568: Montre-bracelet 14-lignes Type XX, compteur 15-minutes, vendu le 1/02/1958 à M. ROLLAND pour le prix de 44 000 Francs français".
The appeal of the watch is enhanced even further by the iridescent brown "Tropical Dial".

Sold

estimated
19.50025.000 €
Price realized
19.900 €