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Breitling. A rare and unusual stainless steel diver's chronograph wristwatch with central 60 minute register and chronograph run, stop and reset indication

SIGNED BREITLING, GENEVE, SUPEROCEAN MODEL, REF. 2005, MANUFACTURED IN 1966

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Breitling. A rare and unusual stainless steel diver's chronograph wristwatch with central 60 minute register and chronograph run, stop and reset indication
Signed Breitling, Geneve, SuperOcean Model, ref. 2005, manufactured in 1966
Cal. Venus 188 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot and baton numerals, luminous hands, central chronograph hand with diamond-shaped luminous tip, outer white chapter ring calibrated for 60 minutes, circular aperture above 6 o'clock for the chronograph start, stop, and reset indication, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, large water-resistant-type case, large downturned lugs, screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Breitling buckle, case, dial and movement signed
42.5 mm. diam.

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This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Breitling, the present watch was manufactured in 1966.

The SuperOcean model was launched in 1957, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. This particular example is distinguished by the interesting chronograph display and register - unlike most chronographs which feature a hand that displays a running seconds count, the present watch is fitted with a hand that moves each minute, with no running seconds display. The circular aperture indicates a black dot when not running and reset to zero, a large ivory dot when running, and a small ivory dot when stopped.

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