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Breitling for Bentley "Flying B" Blue Steel Automatic Watch

February 19th 2023 @ 8:34pm EST
Winning Bid
$4,201

Item Details

Breitling, a luxury Swiss watchmaker, was founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 and is best known for fitting their watches with chronometer movements. The popular Navitimer models have been the choice timepiece among aviators, while the SuperOcean models are preferred by divers and the nautical sporting crew.
Famously, James Bond was given a Breitling by “Q” in the 1965 movie Thunderball. The watch disappeared after the filming only to be discovered in 2012 and purchased from a car boot sale for GB£25. The watch then sold in a Christie’s auction for over GB£100,000. Also, comedian Jerry Seinfeld wore either a Breitling Navitimer or a Chronomat in every episode of the TV sitcom Seinfeld.

Brand: Breitling
Type: Wristwatch
Model Number: A16362
Case to Case (mm): 36.00
Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Caseback Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Automatic, Breitling CAL. 28 (Base ETA 2892-A2), 21 Jewels
Markings to Inside: BREITLING SWISS MADE
Functions: Screw Lock Crown, Subdials, Date
Bracelet/Fob Material: Leather, Stainless Steel
Bracelet/Fob Style: Strap
Clasp Style: Buckle
Total Length: 9.00"

Condition

- running at time of evaluation without detailed testing, future state not guaranteed.
- split date at 12 mark.
- sub seconds at 6 mark.
- 100 meter water resistance.
- signed crown, strap and buckle.

  • Timekeeping accuracy not guaranteed.
  • This item has been evaluated by a Watch Specialist using industry standard testing to ensure metal content and accuracy. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate​.
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ITMGI12462

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