54040: Breitling Stainless Steel Fine Early Navitimer C

Breitling Stainless Steel Fine Early Navitimer Chronograph Wristwatch Valjoux 72, Pre-806, circa 1954 Case: 40mm, stainless steel, three piece snapxbezel is bi-directional non-locking, #843580 Dial: Black multi scale dial with luminous hour markers, Luminous white baton hands (later replacement) Movement: Breitling signed Valjoux 72, 17 jewel movement Band: Breitling signed NSA stainless steel woven bracelet. Total length: 6 3x4 inches Signed: dial, case and movement signed by maker

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Condition Report: Type: Breitling Stainless Steel Fine Early Navitimer Chronograph Wristwatch Valjoux 72, Pre-806, circa 1954Signed: dial, case and movement signed by makerModel: Navitimer (Pre- 806)Dial: Black multi scale dial with luminous hour markersHands: Luminous white baton hands (later replacement)Metal: stainless steelCase: ##843580Case Info: three piece snapxbezel is bi-directional non-lockingCase Width: 40mmCrystal: acrylicWatch Movement: Breitling signed Valjoux 72, 17 jewel movementBand: Breitling signed NSA stainless steel woven bracelet. Total length: 6 3x4 inches Circa: 1954Condition: The watch is in very good overall condition. Lug chamfers are visible but shows polish and case shows evidence of detailing. Very nice finely beaded early bezel and well preserved nearly flawless dial. Correct crown. Later hand set. The watch will set and the chronograph will engage but it will run inconsistently and tends to stop after a short time. The attached Breitling NSA bracelet is in excellent condition but is short. 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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