Breitling S.A. was founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier. It's known for precision-made chronometers designed for aviators. Vintage watches have their own unique charm. We cannot even imagine what they managed to see in their lifetime. The offered 787 Premier is apparently the very first Breitling chronograph ever: it was created right after WWII, in the second half of 40s. Movement: - manual winding Venus 178 calibre - sub second pillar wheel - 17 jewels - frequency: 18.800 vph Case: - stainless steel, polished/brushed - 35mm excl. crown, 38mm incl. - thickness: ca 12mm - crystal: plexiglass in very good condition - unique No.No. 599712 and 17890 Bezel: - stainless steel - fixed - polished Case-back: solid stainless steel Dial: - silver - Arabic numerals - three chronograph sub-dials: -- 30 min. counter at 03:00 o'clock position -- 12 hours at 06:00 o'clock -- running seconds at 09:00 o'clock Strap: - old leather - length 20cm - width: 18mm Weight: 43 grams High recognition value. Distinctive design. Great name. Gorgeous historie. Best investment ever: it's impossible today to find 73-years-old Breitling chronograph in in working condition! Our Premier chronograph is coeval of David Bowie and Elton John. Insured, registered shipping worldwide.