Lot Essay
Another example of a Breitling split second chronograph wristwatch is illustrated in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Muhe, Brunner, 5th edition, p. 361, pl. 1164 & 1165.
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SIGNED BREITLING, CIRCA 1950
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Breitling. A rare 18K gold split second chronograph wristwatch
Signed Breitling, circa 1950
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the gilt brushed dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, the circular case with downturned lugs, snap on back, the split second chronograph mechanism operated through the crown and two rectangular buttons in the band, case stamped and numbered, dial signed
36 mm. diam.
Signed Breitling, circa 1950
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the gilt brushed dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, the circular case with downturned lugs, snap on back, the split second chronograph mechanism operated through the crown and two rectangular buttons in the band, case stamped and numbered, dial signed
36 mm. diam.