DESCRIPTION:
WW - Breitling Premier Chronograph, ref 782, manual wind, 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, 19mm male lug width, original 18K yellow gold snap back case with sharp faceted lugs and rectangular pushers, original brown leather strap, original champagne dial with applied gold Arabic indices as well as an outer tachymeter scale and two inset subregisters for minute recording and subsidiary seconds, 17J, s#653279, triple signed. includes its original presentation box and strap tie. Gross weight of assembled watch without strap 29.1 dwt (34.0 g). From the collection of renowned wristwatch collector, Bruce Shawkey.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light tarnish to plates, no oxide; flawless dial; mint plum color blued steel hands; unpolished case shows hardly any wear, incredibly sharp faceted lugs, still retains all of its original factory finishing, no dents or dings; original crown shows little wear; good plastic crystal. Box shows little wear.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
-
$3200
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"
"