96th Auction
2017/11/18
Lot 157
Breitling à Genève, "Trans Ocean Chrono-Matic", Case No. 1379713, Ref. 2119, Cal. 12, 42 mm, circa 1971
An automatic vintage wristwatch with chronograph, tachy scale and date
Case: steel, screw back, crown on the left, original buckle with deployant clasp. Dial: blue. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, micro rotor, Glucydur balance.
In 1969 Breitling launched the Chrono-Matic, one of the first self-winding chronograph movements. The appeal of these extravagant models in the Chrono-Matic range lies to a great extent in the large modern cases and the deliberately masculine design elements.
An automatic vintage wristwatch with chronograph, tachy scale and date
Case: steel, screw back, crown on the left, original buckle with deployant clasp. Dial: blue. Movm.: 4/5 plate movement, micro rotor, Glucydur balance.
In 1969 Breitling launched the Chrono-Matic, one of the first self-winding chronograph movements. The appeal of these extravagant models in the Chrono-Matic range lies to a great extent in the large modern cases and the deliberately masculine design elements.
Sold
estimated
1.400—3.500 €
Price realized
2.300 €