#44 • Breitling, US military chronograph, 50mm

Part of 260319 - "Springing Forward" Watches, Jewelry & Coins - March 12 - 19 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $800.00

Status: Sold

EPW - Breitling, Swiss, chronograph with 30-minute register, U.S. military "Navigational Stop Watch," 50mm, chrome-plated base metal OF Breitling case with contract markings to rear, black metal dial with Breitling signature engraved above center, SW-SS, lever escapement, 18J, Breitling signed mvt, wheel satin nickel finish, s#810069 within case. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, good chronograph and minute register function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, few tiny nicks to balance bridge, few scattered tiny spots of oxide to steelwork; dial with deep scratch at 1:30 and few scattered short scratches elsewhere, scattered areas of light surface pitting; excellent hands; case rear contract markings aligning nearly 90 degrees off from vertical when closed, case otherwise shows light wear, profuse fine to micro-fine scratches to rear, scattered small dings and nicks along band with one more prominent ding at 3:30, lightly stamped contract markings remain fully legible; tight bow, crown shows little wear; plastic crystal with few short fine scratches. Estimate: $500 - $700 JH-77215