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ARTIFACT:
Wonderful Korean War United States Air Force Navigation Chronograph by Breitling. Swiss 18-jewel movement. Superb, running condition. During the 1950s and 1960s, Breitling chronographs became standard equipment for the United States and Royal Air Force during and after WWII and has since earned the status of "official supplier to world aviation". Breitling Navigational Stop Chrome Case, Dial and Movement are signed Breitling. The back has military markings including "Breitling Watch Corporation, U.S. Property". Dial is signed "e;Breitling"e; and "e;Swiss"e;.
VINTAGE:
Circa Korean War
SIZE:
Approximately 2" x 2 ¾" "
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chrome case, 18-jewel movement
ATTACHMENT:
None.
MARKINGS:
"WATCH NAVIGATIONAL STOP – (initials SLZ carved in) AN PART NO. 5742-1STOCK NO. 6203 – AN – 5742 ~ MANUFACTURER'S PART NO. 605 A ~ MANUFACTURER`S SERIAL NO. 52903 ~ CONTRACT NO. DA-36-038-ORD-11240 ~ BREITLING WATCH CORPORATION ~ U.S. PROPERTY"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Korean War USAF collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay TRVCJJX TRHJX14 SAJCEX7/17
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): Chronograph shows very light wear, mostly to reverse. Chronograph is in working condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.