Breguet Vintage Diving Watch: History & Specs
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Breguet Vintage Diving Watch: History & Specs

By amanico · Oct 24, 2024 · 38 replies
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Amanico's post shines a light on a truly rare and enigmatic vintage Breguet diving watch from the early 1960s, a timepiece that continues to captivate collectors with its distinctive character. His detailed photographs, showcasing the screw-in case back and the AS 1581 movement, provide a rare glimpse into a watch many consider ripe for a modern re-edition. This article explores the community's fascination with this obscure reference and its potential for a contemporary revival.

From the first half of the 60's. 

An incredible character, this quite unknown watch. 



Screw-in case back:



And a " pedestrian " movement, a AS 1581: 



Remove the date, and we have a good opportunity for an excellent re edition! 

Best,

Nicolas

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APROchrono
Oct 24, 2024

I would love to buy a re-edition! A great alternative.

PA
patrick_y
Oct 24, 2024

I still like my idea of a JLC Reverso Tribute, blue dial, 822 movement with special anglage finishing for WPS members. But this idea sounds nice too! I know, let's keep the simple tool watch finishing and just keep the price a little lower! Let's even keep this strap! Something really true to the military heritage. But a genuine Breguet product. And even a "military cardboard box" that's somewhat plainer to keep costs low and the product authentic. The only elaborate will be the warranty paperwo

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patrick_y
Oct 24, 2024

Their USA PR lady is very resistant to my arm twisting.

CH
Champthekid
Oct 24, 2024

That dial and those hands….WOW.

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Subexplorer
Oct 24, 2024

... which has been haunting me for a long time. If my memory is right I think that Christie´s offered one for sale a few years ago. Rarest among rare!! Every time I view a picture of this watch the desire is fueled again. It also reminds me of some pictures of famed F1 driver Dan Gurney wearing it. (He also wore a ref 6234 Rolex Chrono!) If Vlad has a good contact at Breguet to convince them... ! Abrazos amigo mio!! Abel

KM
KMII
Oct 25, 2024

Now if only the reedition would be nearly as slender 🤞🏻

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