1st Dec, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2237
 

2237

An 18ct Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Breitling, Premier, circa 1945, lever movement...

An 18ct Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Breitling, Premier, circa 1945, lever movement signed Breitling Premier, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, two dials for seconds and 30-minute register, outer fifths of seconds track, case with buttons in the band to operate chronograph, claw shaped lugs, snap-on back numbered 665278 797, stamped inside back cover 18k0.750, 37mm wide see illustration

Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

08.11.18, Case with surface scratches, case sides and back cover with multiple dents, top right hand lug with gold solder old repair marks, back cover with opening tool knife scratch marks, crown is discoloured and rubbed, plexi glass with scratches, dial is discoloured and stained in parts, dial with small scratches and with the outer minute/ fifths of seconds track rubbed, movement and chronograph is not working. Buttons are not working. Movement is fully wound. Hand setting correctly. This watch needs restoring and servicing.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 1st Dec, 2018

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