Lot 1326
  • 1326

Breguet

Estimate
60,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description

  • A PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELET CIRCA 2003 REF 3800 TYPE XX AERONAVALE 4788 G
  • diameter 39 mm, overall length approximately 190 mm
• automatic movement, 25 jewels, mono-metallic balance • blue dial, luminescent Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers • rotating bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Breguet bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

Automatic movement running, flyback chronograph functions fully operational while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case, bracelet and clasp with no significant signs of use, with minor shop wear only, but this can be polished easily. Overall appears in excellent condition. Outside of case back numbered 4788 G.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Breguet Certificate of Origin. 

Breguet started producing the 'Type XX' around 1954 and it became its most sought after post-war aviator's wristwatch. The chronograph has the special fly-back feature. Referred to as the 'retour en vol' by the French Air Force, this enabled pilots to reset the chronograph and restart immediately by the use of a single pusher.