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Breitling Stainless Datora Triple Date Chronograph ref: 785 c.1946 . ...
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Description
Breitling Stainless Datora Triple Date Chronograph ref: 785 c.1946Case: 35mm, stainless steel, three piece, snap case, 684955
Dial: aged satin silver with aged painted black numbers and tracks., stick hands
Movement: 15 jewel, manual wind movement signed Breitling. Appears to be a Valjoux 72C.
Band: used, modern black leather strap with lizard imprint. Generic stainless buckle.
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker.
Condition Report*:
Type: Breitling Stainless Datora Triple Date Chronograph ref: 785 c.1946
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker.
Model: Datora
Dial: aged satin silver with aged painted black numbers and tracks.
Hands: stick hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #684955
Case Info: three piece, snap case
Case Width: 35mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: 15 jewel, manual wind movement signed Breitling. Appears to be a Valjoux 72C.
Band: used, modern black leather strap with lizard imprint. Generic stainless buckle.
Circa: 1946
Condition: The watch is in good cosmetic condition. Case is tight and edges still sharp. Variety of tiny dings and surface scratches commensurate with age. It appears the initials "R O" have been lightly scratched on the case back towards the top and "1949" lightly scratched towards the bottom. Original dial shows considerable fade but is not unattractive. Spanish date wheels. The watch will set, wind and run however, the minute register will reset to "1" and not "30". The hour register does not advance. Nice action on the calendar advance buttons. The service history of the watch is unknown and will need repair for all functions to work correctly and accurately. The watch is offered as described with no further warranty.
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker.
Model: Datora
Dial: aged satin silver with aged painted black numbers and tracks.
Hands: stick hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #684955
Case Info: three piece, snap case
Case Width: 35mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: 15 jewel, manual wind movement signed Breitling. Appears to be a Valjoux 72C.
Band: used, modern black leather strap with lizard imprint. Generic stainless buckle.
Circa: 1946
Condition: The watch is in good cosmetic condition. Case is tight and edges still sharp. Variety of tiny dings and surface scratches commensurate with age. It appears the initials "R O" have been lightly scratched on the case back towards the top and "1949" lightly scratched towards the bottom. Original dial shows considerable fade but is not unattractive. Spanish date wheels. The watch will set, wind and run however, the minute register will reset to "1" and not "30". The hour register does not advance. Nice action on the calendar advance buttons. The service history of the watch is unknown and will need repair for all functions to work correctly and accurately. The watch is offered as described with no further warranty.
Auction Info
2023 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5540 (go to Auction Home page)
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