Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 150
BREGUET TYPE XX MILITARY ISSUE Breguet, ?Type 20, Flyback?, Ref. 7168. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel aviator's wristwatch with round button fly-back chronograph and register. Accompanied by an attestation from Breguet confirming its delivery to the military on July 31st 1957.
CHF 9,000 - 12,500
USD 10,000 - 14,000 / EUR 7,500 - 10,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with various engraved patent numbers, reeded bezel. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary seconds and 30 minute register dials. Luminous white baton hands. M. Cal. V 222, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Case signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-55-01-05 |
Very good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |