
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.