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Breitling

Navitimer 2300 Iranian Air Force, Reference 80970 | Stainless steel chronograph quartz wristwatch with analogue register | Circa 1980s

Lot Closed

November 10, 03:29 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Breitling  

 

Navitimer 2300 Iranian Air Force, Reference 80970 

Stainless steel chronograph quartz wristwatch with analogue register 

Circa 1980 

 

Dial: Black 

Calibre: cal. ESA Y2 900231 quartz, 12 jewels 

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back  

Closure: stainless steel Breitling bracelet with folding clasp  

Dimensions: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm  

Signed: case, dial and movement  

Box: no 

Papers: no  

Accessories: no  

Cased in stainless steel and released in the 1980s, this reference 80970 utilises the best of quartz and digital technology to create an impressive tool watch. Its adoption by the Iranian Air Force - for its various functions, good legibility and sturdy case - makes this particular Breitling a compelling example in the history of military timepieces.