Vintage Breitling Unitime Ref 1 260. A lovely world time.

Apr 25, 2019,02:56 AM
 

This is a watch I missed, some years ago, but I am very happy because a friend of mine jumped on it. 


The size is good for me ( circa 36 mm ), the dial is a feast. 

Here are the two I saw: 

Steel, my favorite: 







Gold filled: 







And this last one for Tourneau, whose picture has to be credited to Jacek, 



Definitely something in my wish list! 

Best,

Nicolas

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Vintage heaven ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 25th, 2019-03:01

Definitely. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 25th, 2019-03:04

Just fantastic! [nt]

 
 By: Moana43 : April 25th, 2019-04:24

Breitling was the first to offer in 1954 the "Cottier-System" world time function in a modern design

 
 By: BjoernM21 : April 25th, 2019-10:54
In September 1954 Breitling started series production of reference 1 260. While Patek Philippe had the movements of references 1415 and 2523 modified for the world time display by Louis Cottier, working in his own atelier as a "freelancer" (to also supply...