Breitling Transocean 1001 / N° 886505

BREITLING pour UTI

(CHRONOMETER - TRANSOCÉAN CIVIL REF. 1001 / N° 886505), circa 1958 Chronometer watch for space explorers shockproof-antimagnetic- super waterproof as announced in the 1958 Breitling advertisement. In the wake of the release of the SuperOcéan dedicated to the underwater world, the manufacture marketed this luxurious watch intended for civilian pilots and travellers. Silvered dial (patinated) with the double UTI signature at 6 o'clock (Breitling used the brand's distribution network, particularly in Germany). Date window at 3 o'clock, applied indexes and steel dauphine hands. Ostrich bracelet and vintage ribbon steel bracelet. Movement: Hand-wound mechanical caliber signed BREITLING / B 126 Valjoux (25 jewels) Swiss. Diam. 35mm. Condition: Very good condition (Breitling box).Lot n° 101, 1500 - 2500 EUR, BREITLING for UTI, (CHRONOMÈTRE - TRANSOCÉAN CIVIL REF. 1001 / N° 886505), circa 1958 Chronometer watch for space explorers shockproof-antimagnetic- super waterproof as advertised Breitling from 1958. In the wake of the release of the SuperOcéan dedicated to the underwater world, the manufacture marketed this luxurious watch intended for civilian pilots and travellers. Silvered dial (patinated) with the double UTI signature at 6 o'clock (Breitling used the brand's distribution network, particularly in Germany). Date window at 3 o'clock, applied indexes and steel dauphine hands. Ostrich bracelet and vintage ribbon steel bracelet. Movement: Hand-wound mechanical caliber signed BREITLING / B 126 Valjoux (25 jewels) Swiss. Diam. 35mm. Condition: Very good condition (Breitling box).