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Lot 184 Lots 184 - 210: The Property of an Important Swiss Private Collector, Part II
The following mainly contemporary wristwatches were compiled by an Important Swiss Private Collector over the last decade. The collection comprises a variety of brands and styles, mostly preserved in like new condition and sold with the original certificates, warranties, manuals and boxes.
It is a pleasure for Christie’s to offer this collection of watches signed by some of the world’s most celebrated manufacturers.
For Part I of the collection see lots 69 - 94 in this auction.
The following mainly contemporary wristwatches were compiled by an Important Swiss Private Collector over the last decade. The collection comprises a variety of brands and styles, mostly preserved in like new condition and sold with the original certificates, warranties, manuals and boxes.
It is a pleasure for Christie’s to offer this collection of watches signed by some of the world’s most celebrated manufacturers.
For Part I of the collection see lots 69 - 94 in this auction.
BREITLING. A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL AND GOLD-PLATED CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
SIGNED BREITLING, NAVITIMER CHRONO-MATIC, REF. 8806, CASE NO. 1’424’509, MANUFACTURED IN 1970
Closed12 November 2018
Price Realised
CHF 3,000
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Specialist note
According to the Archives of Montres Breitling, the present watch was manufactured in 1970. Overhauled in 2015 in the firm’s workshops it is preserved in very good overall condition.
Soon after its launch in 1952, the Navitimer chronograph became a favorite with pilots. In addition to its ability to measure short times, this wrist instrument is equipped with a "navigation computer", a circular slide rule able to handle all airborne navigation calculations, such as climbing times or fuel consumption rate, and even to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. The first Navitimer was officially chosen by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). Today, this model has lent its name to a line of original mechanical chronographs with various technical features and fitted with the famous slide rule.
Soon after its launch in 1952, the Navitimer chronograph became a favorite with pilots. In addition to its ability to measure short times, this wrist instrument is equipped with a "navigation computer", a circular slide rule able to handle all airborne navigation calculations, such as climbing times or fuel consumption rate, and even to convert miles into nautical miles or kilometers. The first Navitimer was officially chosen by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). Today, this model has lent its name to a line of original mechanical chronographs with various technical features and fitted with the famous slide rule.