100th Auction

2019/11/15

Lot 67

Breitling Genève, "Unitime", Case No. 1276793, Ref. 1765, Cal. VENUS 178TJ, 42,4 mm, circa 1969
An aviator's attractive "new old stock" vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter, 24h indicator and original sales tag with recommended retail price of DM 565,-
Case: steel, screw back, turnable black bezel, original contemporary leather strap with buckle. Dial: black.
This rare Breitling 1765 "Unitime" was introduced in the 1960's, as a tool watch expressly designed for pilots, with this example dating to circa 1969, based on its outer-caseback serial number and "1765" case.
This sports chronograph is a magnificent example of the highly sought-after Breitling big case "Unitime" reference 1765.
The charismatic timepiece with its reverse panda dial - black dial with silvered sub dials - the 24-hour rotating bezel in this amazing condition only very rarely comes on the market.

Sold

estimated
10.00015.000 €
Price realized
15.700 €