Showing posts with label BREITLING. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BREITLING. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2011

AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BREITLING CHRONGRAPH MILITARY DIVERS GENTS WRISTWATCH











IRHOMDEYS VINTAGE COLLECTION PROUDLY PRESENTS
AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BREITLING CHRONGRAPH MILITARY DIVERS GENTS WRISTWATCH


BRAND/JENAMA: BREITLING MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH DIVERS

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1950's

MODEL: MILITARY

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACCRYLIC CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS BREITLING - LANDERON 17 JEWELS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT CAL. 248

DIAL COLOR: SHINNING BLUE MILITARY 2 REGISTERS CHRONOGRAPH DIAL

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH DIVER

HANDS/JARUM: SILVER TONE

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: MILITARY ARABIC

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL

LUGS: 19mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 37mm DIAMETER EXCLUDING CROWN and 47mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: 20 ATM WATERPROOF, SWISS MADE, INCABLOC, ALL STAINLESS STEEL

BEZEL: SS BLUE WITH WHITE 60 MINUTES ARABIC DIVING MARKER

CROWN: SS/ KELULI

STRAP/TALI: NEW GENUINE BLACK RUBBER TROPIK STYLE BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

EXCELLENT CONDITION, CHRONO FULLY WORKING AND RESET TO ZERO, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND

PRICE/HARGA: RM3,300 (NEGOTIABLE)

SOLD


BRIEF HISTORY OF BREITLING WATCHES

Breitling was founded by Louis Breitling in 1884 in St Imier with the specific purpose to develop chronographs and counters for scientific and industrial applications. The late 19th century witnessed a number of unique industrial developments such as the automobile and the aeroplane. Breitling recognised that these new machines would need timing instruments and soon became a manufacturer of high quality timing instruments. Rapid expansion led to a move to the Swiss town of La-Chaux-de-Fonds in 1892 to accommodate growth.

In 1915 Breitling developed their first wristwatch chronograph and went on to make several significant developments in this area. In 1923 they were the first watch manufacturer to introduce an independent push piece for the chronograph, enabling the start and return-to-zero function (previously performed by the winding-crown). Then in 1934 Breitling added a second push piece to the chronograph enabling either cumulative or incremental time recording. These developments made the Breitling watch a favourite amongst pilots. In 1936 Breitling was chosen to supply the Royal Air Force with time keeping equipment. In the 40’s Breitling became the US Air Force official pilots watch whilst also supplying the American armed forces. By the 50’s Breitling had cemented their position in the aviation industry and was supplying cockpit clocks for most of the international airlines.

Over the years, Breitling launched a number of classic watches. 1942 saw the launch of the Chronomat, the first chronograph to be fitted with a circular slide rule. In 1952, the Navitimer was launched, a wrist watch equipped with a so called “navigation computer” that allowed pilots to calculate flight plans. This watch became an instant favourite amongst pilots. In 1962, the Cosmonaute was released providing a 24 hour chronograph. This watch was worn by Scott Carpenter when he flew America’s second ever manned orbital flight in the Aurora 7. In 1969, Breitling was part of a consortium of watch manufacturers that developed the first automatic chronograph, a major break through at the time.

1979 saw the end of an era for Breitling, with the death of Will Breitling. The company was subsequently bought by Ernest Schneider launching a new era for Breitling. Schneider introduced watch lines for other professions such as yachting and diving, whilst continuing to focus on building high quality, high precision watches for the aviation industry. A number of now classic watches were introduced under Schneider’s leadership such as the new Chronomat (1984), the Aerospace (1985), the Emergency (1995) and the B-1 (1998).

Today Breitling is one of the leaders in the Swiss watch industry for product development, continually launching innovative new high precision models.

What makes Breitling Watches Unique

Breitling declares their watches to be “instruments for professionals”. With a strong focus on the aviation industry, Breitling have developed a number of watch models that have been highly appreciated by pilots and astronauts throughout the history of aviation and aeronautics.

Current Breitling Models

Navitimer 50th Anniversary, Navitimer Heritage, Navitimer Breitling Fighters, Navitimer Olympus, Cosmonaute, Montbrillant and Montbrillant Datora, Chronomat, Chronomat Longitude, Wings Automatic, Crosswind, Crosswind Racing, Crosswind Special, Headwind, Callisto, Callistino, Blackbird and B-Class, Emergency, Emergency Mission, Aerospace, B-1, B-2 and Hercules, Chrono Avenger, Chrono Avenger Rattrapante, Chrono Avenger Sixty Nine, Chrono Avenger M1, Avenger Seawolf, Superocean, Chrono Colt Quartz, Colt Automatic, Colt Quartz and Colt Oceane, Breitling Bentley 6.75, Breitling Bentley GT, Bentley Motors Chronograph and the Breitling Bentley Le Mans.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

AUTHENTIC LARGE BREITLING SICURA CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH








BRAND/JENAMA: RARE COLLECTION VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING CHRONOGRAPH GENTS WRISTWATCH

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: CHRONOGRAPH

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS EBAUCHES 17 JEWELS CHRONOGRAPH MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT

DIAL: 3 TONES BLACK/WHIT/RED

HANDS/JARUM: SILVER TONE WITH SECOND SWIPE HAND

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: ROTATING SLIDE RULED ARABIC MARKER

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL BACK WITH BASE METAL TOP

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 42mm DIAMETER WITH CROWN AND 44mm LUG TO LUG

CROWN: ORIGINAL CROWN

BEZEL: BLACK WITH WHITE MARKER UNI DIRECTIONAL DIVER BEZEL

STRAP/TALI: 8" STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET

DISCONTINUED MODEL... VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!

WORKING, GOOD CONDITION AND KEEPING TIME/SANGAT SEMPURNA, TEPAT MASA DAN BERFUNGSI

PRICE : RM1,200.00 (NEGOTIABLE/BOLEH DIRUNDING)

LISTING: RM1200.00 SOLD:
History of Sicura and Breitling Watches

History in the commercial register of the Breitling, formerly Sicura AG

Entry in the Commercial Register:
02/05/1955
Legal Head Office:
Grenchen (SO)
Former name * Sicura Montres SA

Purpose of the company

Manufacture, sale and development of all products and components for watches, jewelry and jewelry industry for the manufacture of instruments and accessories of aviation for the textile and leather industry, optical instruments and other various accessories. Breitling AG Grenchen, Old names:

- Montres Sicura SA Grenchen

- Watches Sicura AG Grenchen

- Sicura Grenchen Watch Company Ltd.

The current Sicura/Breitling SA is the continue of Sicura/Breitling history and its founded in 1955. The history of Breitling on the brand name, than is the name Breitling-Laederich the first Breitling brand in the year 1840, not G. Leon Breitling and not Leon G. Breitling SA in 1884.
Leon Breitling and his son Gaston never used the brand name Breitling on their watchs, only after the death of Gaston Breitling in 1927 the Leon G. Breitling SA started with the brand name Breitling on the dial.

Breitling 1884 was only a marketing joke of E. Schneider, when he invented his first new Chronomat in 1984. Of the current Breitling company. The current company prefers to celebrate the Anniversary of Leon, Gaston, and Willy Breitling's company. Note that the current company only switched from Sicura AG to Breitling AG in 1993. The very early 1980s watches sometimes had cases marked for Sicura. I think Breitling The Book has some very interesting pages on the transition.

Breitling Laederich is an older company, but there is no known connection to the company founded in 1884 by Leon Breitling. It is misleading to confuse the two companies.

There is no known advertising or catalog copy that shows "Breitling" on the dial of a watch before the mid-/late- 1930s. Many sellers will offer pieces arguing otherwise. However, that all watches made by the company founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 will show a mark of the company on the movement, sometimes under the dial. Most horlogeries don't accept an older Breitling as real until they see a mark known to be used by the company on the movement. The exception is the 1940s, when only the marks on the cases identify a real Breitling

In May 1955, sole proprietorship named "Joh. Gobber, Horlogerie", Grenchen bought stock company's foundation, it has been run by Ernest Schneider. Mr. Schneider acquired property rights of "Montres Breitling" in Geneva in 1979, a trademark which had been held by the Breitling family since 1884. The Geneva based production was transferred to "Montres Sicura AG" in Grenchen, which adopted the name of Breitling AG in 1993.' 'Former name: Montres Sicura SA; as of 29.11.1993: Breitling AG'

Thursday, July 8, 2010

NEW OLD STOCK ~ AUTHENTIC SICURA BREITLING JUMP HOUR WRISTWATCH (SOLD)










BRAND/JENAMA: RARE COLLECTION ~ NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING DIGITAL JUMP HOUR UNISEX WRISTWATCH

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: DIGITAL JUMP HOUR

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS EBAUCHES 17 JEWELS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT CAL. EB 8481

DIAL: GOLD TONE

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE SECOND SWIPE HAND

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: DIGITAL AND SILVER DOTS

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL BACK WITH GOLD PLATED BASE METAL BEZEL

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 30mm DIAMETER WITH CROWN AND 40mm LUG TO LUG

CROWN: ORIGINAL CROWN

STRAP/TALI: 8" BLACK LEATHER STRAP

DISCONTINUED MODEL... VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!

WORKING, GOOD CONDITION AND KEEPING TIME/SANGAT SEMPURNA, TEPAT MASA DAN BERFUNGSI

PRICE : RM800.00 (SOLD TO TUAN SHEIKH SAIFUL FROM KG TUNKU)

LISTING: RM800.00 SOLD:
History of Sicura and Breitling Watches

History in the commercial register of the Breitling, formerly Sicura AG

Entry in the Commercial Register:
02/05/1955
Legal Head Office:
Grenchen (SO)
Former name * Sicura Montres SA

Purpose of the company

Manufacture, sale and development of all products and components for watches, jewelry and jewelry industry for the manufacture of instruments and accessories of aviation for the textile and leather industry, optical instruments and other various accessories. Breitling AG Grenchen, Old names:

- Montres Sicura SA Grenchen

- Watches Sicura AG Grenchen

- Sicura Grenchen Watch Company Ltd.

The current Sicura/Breitling SA is the continue of Sicura/Breitling history and its founded in 1955. The history of Breitling on the brand name, than is the name Breitling-Laederich the first Breitling brand in the year 1840, not G. Leon Breitling and not Leon G. Breitling SA in 1884.
Leon Breitling and his son Gaston never used the brand name Breitling on their watchs, only after the death of Gaston Breitling in 1927 the Leon G. Breitling SA started with the brand name Breitling on the dial.

Breitling 1884 was only a marketing joke of E. Schneider, when he invented his first new Chronomat in 1984. Of the current Breitling company. The current company prefers to celebrate the Anniversary of Leon, Gaston, and Willy Breitling's company. Note that the current company only switched from Sicura AG to Breitling AG in 1993. The very early 1980s watches sometimes had cases marked for Sicura. I think Breitling The Book has some very interesting pages on the transition.

Breitling Laederich is an older company, but there is no known connection to the company founded in 1884 by Leon Breitling. It is misleading to confuse the two companies.

There is no known advertising or catalog copy that shows "Breitling" on the dial of a watch before the mid-/late- 1930s. Many sellers will offer pieces arguing otherwise. However, that all watches made by the company founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 will show a mark of the company on the movement, sometimes under the dial. Most horlogeries don't accept an older Breitling as real until they see a mark known to be used by the company on the movement. The exception is the 1940s, when only the marks on the cases identify a real Breitling

In May 1955, sole proprietorship named "Joh. Gobber, Horlogerie", Grenchen bought stock company's foundation, it has been run by Ernest Schneider. Mr. Schneider acquired property rights of "Montres Breitling" in Geneva in 1979, a trademark which had been held by the Breitling family since 1884. The Geneva based production was transferred to "Montres Sicura AG" in Grenchen, which adopted the name of Breitling AG in 1993.' 'Former name: Montres Sicura SA; as of 29.11.1993: Breitling AG'

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

RARE COLLECTION ~ NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING DIGITAL JUMP HOUR UNISEX WRISTWATCH (SOLD)










BRAND/JENAMA: RARE COLLECTION ~ NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING DIGITAL JUMP HOUR UNISEX WRISTWATCH

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: DIGITAL JUMP HOUR

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS EBAUCHES 17 JEWELS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT CAL. EB 8481

DIAL: GOLD TONE

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE SECOND SWIPE HAND

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: DIGITAL AND SILVER DOTS

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL BACK WITH GOLD PLATED BASE METAL BEZEL

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 30mm DIAMETER WITH CROWN AND 40mm LUG TO LUG

CROWN: ORIGINAL CROWN

STRAP/TALI: 8" BLACK LEATHER STRAP

DISCONTINUED MODEL... VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!

WORKING, GOOD CONDITION AND KEEPING TIME/SANGAT SEMPURNA, TEPAT MASA DAN BERFUNGSI

PRICE : (SOLD TO TN FAIZAL FROM SHAH ALAM)

LISTING: RM800 SOLD: RM550

Thursday, May 6, 2010

RARE FIND ~ AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BREITLING MILITARY GENTS WRISTWATCH (SOLD)








IRHOMDEYS VINTAGE COLLECTION PROUDLY PRESENTS
AUTHENTIC VINTAGE BREITLING LARGE MILITARY GENTS WRISTWATCH


BRAND/JENAMA: BREITLING

MADE IN/BUATAN: SWISS

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1950's

MODEL: MILITARY

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: ACCRYLIC CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS BREITLING 17 JEWELS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT

DIAL COLOR: SHINNING BLACK MILITARY DIAL WITH LARGE SUB SECOND DIAL AT 6:00

FUNCTION/FUNGSI: MILITARY

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE / KEEMASAN

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: RAISED GOLD TONE STICK & ARABIC

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL/KELULI SEPENUHNYA

LUGS: 18mm

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 39mm DIAMETER INCLUDING CROWN and 44mm LUG TO LUG

DITANDA/ENGARVED BACK CASING: B - BREITLING

CROWN: SS/ KELULI

STRAP/TALI: GENUINE BROWN LEATHER BAND

SIZE STRAP/SAIZ TALI: 8.5"

EXCELLENT CONDITION, WORKING, KEEPING TIME, DISCONTINUED MODEL VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND

PRICE/HARGA: RM1,750 (SOLD TO TUAN MEGAT FROM KUANTAN)

SOLD RM1350


BRIEF HISTORY OF BREITLING WATCHES

Breitling was founded by Louis Breitling in 1884 in St Imier with the specific purpose to develop chronographs and counters for scientific and industrial applications. The late 19th century witnessed a number of unique industrial developments such as the automobile and the aeroplane. Breitling recognised that these new machines would need timing instruments and soon became a manufacturer of high quality timing instruments. Rapid expansion led to a move to the Swiss town of La-Chaux-de-Fonds in 1892 to accommodate growth.

In 1915 Breitling developed their first wristwatch chronograph and went on to make several significant developments in this area. In 1923 they were the first watch manufacturer to introduce an independent push piece for the chronograph, enabling the start and return-to-zero function (previously performed by the winding-crown). Then in 1934 Breitling added a second push piece to the chronograph enabling either cumulative or incremental time recording. These developments made the Breitling watch a favourite amongst pilots. In 1936 Breitling was chosen to supply the Royal Air Force with time keeping equipment. In the 40’s Breitling became the US Air Force official pilots watch whilst also supplying the American armed forces. By the 50’s Breitling had cemented their position in the aviation industry and was supplying cockpit clocks for most of the international airlines.

Over the years, Breitling launched a number of classic watches. 1942 saw the launch of the Chronomat, the first chronograph to be fitted with a circular slide rule. In 1952, the Navitimer was launched, a wrist watch equipped with a so called “navigation computer” that allowed pilots to calculate flight plans. This watch became an instant favourite amongst pilots. In 1962, the Cosmonaute was released providing a 24 hour chronograph. This watch was worn by Scott Carpenter when he flew America’s second ever manned orbital flight in the Aurora 7. In 1969, Breitling was part of a consortium of watch manufacturers that developed the first automatic chronograph, a major break through at the time.

1979 saw the end of an era for Breitling, with the death of Will Breitling. The company was subsequently bought by Ernest Schneider launching a new era for Breitling. Schneider introduced watch lines for other professions such as yachting and diving, whilst continuing to focus on building high quality, high precision watches for the aviation industry. A number of now classic watches were introduced under Schneider’s leadership such as the new Chronomat (1984), the Aerospace (1985), the Emergency (1995) and the B-1 (1998).

Today Breitling is one of the leaders in the Swiss watch industry for product development, continually launching innovative new high precision models.

What makes Breitling Watches Unique

Breitling declares their watches to be “instruments for professionals”. With a strong focus on the aviation industry, Breitling have developed a number of watch models that have been highly appreciated by pilots and astronauts throughout the history of aviation and aeronautics.

Current Breitling Models

Navitimer 50th Anniversary, Navitimer Heritage, Navitimer Breitling Fighters, Navitimer Olympus, Cosmonaute, Montbrillant and Montbrillant Datora, Chronomat, Chronomat Longitude, Wings Automatic, Crosswind, Crosswind Racing, Crosswind Special, Headwind, Callisto, Callistino, Blackbird and B-Class, Emergency, Emergency Mission, Aerospace, B-1, B-2 and Hercules, Chrono Avenger, Chrono Avenger Rattrapante, Chrono Avenger Sixty Nine, Chrono Avenger M1, Avenger Seawolf, Superocean, Chrono Colt Quartz, Colt Automatic, Colt Quartz and Colt Oceane, Breitling Bentley 6.75, Breitling Bentley GT, Bentley Motors Chronograph and the Breitling Bentley Le Mans.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

RARE COLLECTION ~ NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING DIGITAL JUMP HOUR UNISEX WRISTWATCH (SOLD)










BRAND/JENAMA: RARE COLLECTION ~ NEW OLD STOCK VINTAGE SICURA BREITLING DIGITAL JUMP HOUR UNISEX WRISTWATCH

CIRCA/TAHUN: 1960's

MODEL: DIGITAL JUMP HOUR

CRYSTAL/CERMIN: CLEAN/BERSIH

MOVEMENT/ENJIN: SWISS EBAUCHES 17 JEWELS MANUAL WINDING MOVEMENT CAL. EB 8481

DIAL: GOLD TONE

HANDS/JARUM: GOLD TONE SECOND SWIPE HAND

MARKERS/TANDA WAKTU: DIGITAL AND SILVER DOTS

CASING : STAINLESS STEEL BACK WITH GOLD PLATED BASE METAL BEZEL

MEASUREMENT/UKURAN: 30mm DIAMETER WITH CROWN AND 40mm LUG TO LUG

CROWN: ORIGINAL CROWN

STRAP/TALI: 8" BLACK LEATHER STRAP

DISCONTINUED MODEL... VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND!

WORKING, GOOD CONDITION AND KEEPING TIME/SANGAT SEMPURNA, TEPAT MASA DAN BERFUNGSI

PRICE : RM800 (SOLD TO MR RAFFAELL FROM CHERAS, KL)

LISTING: RM800.00 SOLD:



History of Sicura and Breitling Watches

History in the commercial register of the Breitling, formerly Sicura AG

Entry in the Commercial Register:
02/05/1955
Legal Head Office:
Grenchen (SO)
Former name * Sicura Montres SA

Purpose of the company

Manufacture, sale and development of all products and components for watches, jewelry and jewelry industry for the manufacture of instruments and accessories of aviation for the textile and leather industry, optical instruments and other various accessories. Breitling AG Grenchen, Old names:

- Montres Sicura SA Grenchen

- Watches Sicura AG Grenchen

- Sicura Grenchen Watch Company Ltd.

The current Sicura/Breitling SA is the continue of Sicura/Breitling history and its founded in 1955. The history of Breitling on the brand name, than is the name Breitling-Laederich the first Breitling brand in the year 1840, not G. Leon Breitling and not Leon G. Breitling SA in 1884.
Leon Breitling and his son Gaston never used the brand name Breitling on their watchs, only after the death of Gaston Breitling in 1927 the Leon G. Breitling SA started with the brand name Breitling on the dial.

Breitling 1884 was only a marketing joke of E. Schneider, when he invented his first new Chronomat in 1984. Of the current Breitling company. The current company prefers to celebrate the Anniversary of Leon, Gaston, and Willy Breitling's company. Note that the current company only switched from Sicura AG to Breitling AG in 1993. The very early 1980s watches sometimes had cases marked for Sicura. I think Breitling The Book has some very interesting pages on the transition.

Breitling Laederich is an older company, but there is no known connection to the company founded in 1884 by Leon Breitling. It is misleading to confuse the two companies.

There is no known advertising or catalog copy that shows "Breitling" on the dial of a watch before the mid-/late- 1930s. Many sellers will offer pieces arguing otherwise. However, that all watches made by the company founded by Leon Breitling in 1884 will show a mark of the company on the movement, sometimes under the dial. Most horlogeries don't accept an older Breitling as real until they see a mark known to be used by the company on the movement. The exception is the 1940s, when only the marks on the cases identify a real Breitling

In May 1955, sole proprietorship named "Joh. Gobber, Horlogerie", Grenchen bought stock company's foundation, it has been run by Ernest Schneider. Mr. Schneider acquired property rights of "Montres Breitling" in Geneva in 1979, a trademark which had been held by the Breitling family since 1884. The Geneva based production was transferred to "Montres Sicura AG" in Grenchen, which adopted the name of Breitling AG in 1993.' 'Former name: Montres Sicura SA; as of 29.11.1993: Breitling AG'