Breitling 817

Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece Geneva, Nov 04, 2023 BREITLING, SWITZERLAND, REF. 817, ITALIAN MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE A fine, stainless steel, manual wind attractive, military chronograph wristwatch, bi-directional revolving black bezel, made for the Italian army (E.I. Esercito Italiano). Very good Good Slightly scratched Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Good HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied Brand Breitling, Switzerland Reference 817 Year Circa 1955 Case No. 1434105/ E.I. 0039 Diameter 39 mm. Caliber Valjoux 236, 17 jewels Signature Dial, Case and Movement The Breitling 817 was produced in very limited numbers. According to scholars, less than 1,000 were delivered and only a handful have been displayed to the public over the past fifty years.