HSTE
[Omega Moderator]
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Breitling ref. 817 CP-1 E.I. - the chronograph that was issued in 1975 to the helicopter pilots of the Italian Army
Having in the family already the Leonidas "E.I." and the Heuer Bunds ("regular, "3H" and "Sternzeit Reguliert") there was of course pressure to add to the family the Breitling 817. And here you go.
This is one of those 40 pieces that were "up for auction" by the Italian Government in October 2016.
The watches were produced only in 1974/1975 and the Breitling 817 was never offered in a civilian version. The watches have a military service number engraved on the outside of the caseback (made unreadable on my pictures) whilst the Breitling serial number is on the inside of the caseback (again, made unreadable on my pictures).
The watches were delivered on a Japanese steel expanding bracelet. Also interesting is that the lume of the hands (honey color) is totally different from the lume on the dial (green). This seems to be normal and correct and I suspect that Breitling used two different suppliers who were - on the color front - not well aligned on the lume scheme.
The movement is a Valjoux 236.
Cheers, HSTE
Breitling ref. 817 CP-1 E.I. - the chronograph that was issued in 1975 to the helicopter pilots of the Italian Army
Congratulations HSTE!
You’re the Master of the very rare vintage limited editions my friend. Truly impressive. Big congrats. It’s in great shape
Excellent addition to you already stunning family! :)
I have been offered/hunted five in the last year.
Cool to hear, that the condition is good in comparative terms. I have seen a few ...
Yes, like this one
Amazing piece!
Thanks for your feedback. I agree on having the Cairelli at number 1 position among the three when it comes to my preference.
