Lot #100 - Breitling Chronomat ref 769 A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, 1940s
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Auction House:Smith & Singer
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Sale Name:Important Jewels, Watches & Objects of Virtu
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Sale Date:07 Dec 2020 ~ 6.30pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:100
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Lot Description:Breitling Chronomat ref 769 A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, 1940s
Dial: silvered, black tachometer scale Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel round, milled bezel, snap-on back Case number: 556573 Closure: grey leather strap Dimensions: 35mm diameter Signed: dial and movement Accessories: none -
Notes:The dial of the Chronomat tells a lot about its brilliant history. The integrated sliding rule you see here was patented (patent no. 217012, as seen on the dial) in 1942. This innovation not only performed as a tachometer and pulsometer, but also allowed the wearer to compute elementary operations such as multiplication and division. The Chronomat was obviously a very meaningful watch for Breitling, but its historical significance extends far beyond the context of the brand; it can be considered the smartwatch of its time. This watch is also an ancestor of the Navitimer, which would extend the same principles to the world of aviation a decade later.
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Estimate:A$3,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Clocks & Watches
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