1945 Breitling Premier Vintage Pilot's / Aviator's Ref. 789 Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose Gold

1945 Breitling Premier Vintage Pilot's / Aviator's Ref. 789 Chronograph Watch - 18K Rose GoldToday's offering showcases this all original World War II Breitling ref. 789 Premier in beautiful condition. Classic and collectable, it has a sleek case with superb faceted lugs and wonderful dial with Egyptian revival numbers at the primary hours. If you are looking for a Breitling Premier or high end chronograph, this is a very fine example. It has a well executed crown wheel chronograph mechanism and is capable of recording events up to 45 minutes

Reference 6564

blue steel "epee" hands

Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment

robin's egg blue - the printing could pass as Omega factory done to the naked eye

Examples can be found adorning prominent wrists around Hollywood (Jennifer Garner wears an 18K gold ladies President and Angelina Jolie

signed Rolex Cellini

1960's and early 70's Omega's like this one are great long-term buys as parts are readily available for their well-made movements

We are proud to offer this very fine and rare watch

with what appears to be its original Cartier gold plated deployment buckle

We have generally found all of these examples to circa date to 1961

Case markings (under the movement case): U

For the bracelet Omega used a rare and interesting original free sizing design that can fit virtually any wrist