Breitling Co-Pilot AVI 765 Chronograph Bi Directional Rotating Bezel Men's...
Name: Breitling Co-Pilot AVI 765 Chronograph Bi Directional Rotating Bezel Men's Wristwatch c.1960
Description: C.1960'sABThis exceptional timepiece is a??Breitling Co-Pilot Ref. 765 AVI chronograph, an iconic pilot's watch from the mid-1960s, highly prized by collectors for its distinctive 41mm case and functional, bi-directional rotating 12-hour bezel, which allowed aviators to track a second time zone or record extensive flight times. This specific reference, often affectionately nicknamed the "Jean-Claude Killy" model, features a striking reverse panda dial with the original 'Breitling Geneve' signature, housing the revered manually wound Venus 178 column wheel movement. Its superb original condition and historical significance as a professional aviation tool make it a prime example of vintage chronography.Stainless SteelSize: 41mm x 48mm;Private London CollectorThis item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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Name: Breitling Co-Pilot AVI 765 Chronograph Bi Directional Rotating Bezel Men's Wristwatch c.1960
Description: C.1960'sABThis exceptional timepiece is a??Breitling Co-Pilot Ref. 765 AVI chronograph, an iconic pilot's watch from the mid-1960s, highly prized by collectors for its distinctive 41mm case and functional, bi-directional rotating 12-hour bezel, which allowed aviators to track a second time zone or record extensive flight times. This specific reference, often affectionately nicknamed the "Jean-Claude Killy" model, features a striking reverse panda dial with the original 'Breitling Geneve' signature, housing the revered manually wound Venus 178 column wheel movement. Its superb original condition and historical significance as a professional aviation tool make it a prime example of vintage chronography.Stainless SteelSize: 41mm x 48mm;Private London CollectorThis item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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