54039: Breitling 18k Rose Gold Chronomat Chronograph Wr

Breitling 18k Rose Gold Chronomat Chronograph Wristwatch Ref: 769 circa 1946 Case: 35mm, 18k rose gold, three piece, snap with bi-directional slide rule bezel. Note: lugs require female spring bars, #648537 Dial: satin silver with red inner track and black outer track. Patinated luminous numbers, syringe hands Movement: powered by the Venus 175, 17 jewel movement, manual wind movement Band: generic burgundy leather strap with generic gold plated deployant buckle Signed: Dial and movement signed by Breitling. Case stamped with correct Breitling numbers associated with this model

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Condition Report: Type: Breitling 18k Rose Gold Chronomat Chronograph Wristwatch Ref: 769 circa 1946Signed: Dial and movement signed by Breitling. Case stamped with correct Breitling numbers associated with this modelModel: Chronomat (Ref: 769)Dial: satin silver with red inner track and black outer track. Patinated luminous numbersHands: syringe handsMetal: 18k rose goldCase: ##648537Case Info: three piece, snap with bi-directional slide rule bezel. Note: lugs require female spring barsCase Width: 35mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: powered by the Venus 175, 17 jewel movement, manual wind movementBand: generic burgundy leather strap with generic gold plated deployant buckleCirca: 1946Condition: The watch is in very good condition. The case is tight and the case back secures with a nice "snap". Case back exhibits some shallow dimples most likely caused by the clasp hitting that area. Some surface scratches to the case. Bezel rotates smoothly with nice tension but teeth are soft. Gorgeous original dial with pleasing overall aging with scratch from approximately "3" to "4" o'clock. Slight chipping of lacquer on some spots along of the dial edge. Incorrect crystal. The watch sets, runs and the chronograph function operates. The service history of the watch 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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