54032: Breitling Unusual Gold Plated Anti-Magnetic Chro

Breitling Unusual Gold Plated Anti-Magnetic Chronograph Wristwatch with Pulsations circa 1946 Case: 35mm, 20 microns gold plate, three piece, snap, #369684 Dial: patinated silver dial with black and blue tracks, blued batons Movement: Breitling 17 jewel, manual wind, chronograph movement Band: generic brown leather strap with generic gold plated deployant clasp Signed: Dial and movement signed by Breitling. Case number corresponds with a Breitling watch of the era and stamped KB.

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Condition Report: Type: Breitling Unusual Gold Plated Anti-Magnetic Chronograph Wristwatch with Pulsations circa 1946Signed: Dial and movement signed by Breitling. Case number corresponds with a Breitling watch of the era and stamped KB.Model: Anti-MagneticDial: patinated silver dial with black and blue tracksHands: blued batonsMetal: 20 microns gold plateCase: ##369684Case Info: three piece, snapCase Width: 35mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: Breitling 17 jewel, manual wind, chronograph movementBand: generic brown leather strap with generic gold plated deployant claspCirca: 1946Condition: The watch is in good condition. The case exhibits wear to the base metal on the lugs and pry marks to the edge of the case back. Case appears modified to provide cut outs for the flat pushers. Case number indicates a case possibly intended for a straight time Breitling and then modified for a chronograph. Original dial is exquisite with a pleasing overall patina. Some slight loss on the blue Pulsation track especially near the "6" o'clock position. The watch sets and runs and the chronograph functions but the service history is unknown and a service is recommended. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"

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