1945 Breitling Datora ref. 784

WatchFred · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:20 pm

that strange discussion we had recently about valuations of rather rare vintage Breitlings reminded me that I had not worn my Datora for some time, so got this elegant old lady from the safe.

Breitling Datora ref. 784, manufactured in 1945, aging elegantly; beautiful Valjoux 23c movement.

Grzegorzgr · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:46 pm

Beautiful watch Fred. Eager to have one someday. Thanks for sharing.

Roffensian · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 4:11 pm

Very nice Fred. And apparently rather valuable :wink:

omi · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:14 pm

Very nice!

FULL_LING2012 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:26 pm

Yet another nice vintage from Fred. Your vintage collection seems almost endless. I hope to have a collection as nice as yours one day.

Kodiak · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:47 pm

Wow, that one looks in great shape Fred. Surprised to see all those complications back then. Curious to know what the size of that piece is or others typical in that era?

Dr J · **Posted:** Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:34 pm

Surprised you haven't listed it on eBay for $300k + already.

WatchFred · **Posted:** Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:21 am

Thanks, guys; it is really quite a nice early piece, valuable: yes, but thankfully I'm not delusional.

Terry, the Datora chronographs are approx. 36mm; the Valjoux 13 lignes column wheel chrono family was introduced in 1916 and produced until 1974 - first as the VZ/VZH/VZC/VZHC, then, better known, as the V22/V72/V23C/V72C in several variants until the V730 or a claimed 731 I have never seen, some variations were produced for PP, VC, AP - you find those as the basis for many of the most desirable chronographs of all times, C versions incorporate "triple date" functions, the H or later the 7 stood for the hour counter.

cruvon · **Posted:** Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:58 pm

Fred, this ones absolutely stunning, you never fail to impress. When did you get this one? Nice unmarked movement very similar to the movement on mine.

Btw how did you unscrew the case back?

Missed those discussions on vintage valuations, link please?

Thanks

WatchFred · **Posted:** Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:20 pm

San, it isn't a screw caseback, but a clip; Bergeon case knife.

Disregard the valuation discussion, we were laughing about a delusional BIN listing for a non-chrono Datora w/ a price of around $450k; Herbert/Michael TheSage, of course, who had sneaked back in as member DatoCompax.

cruvon · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:04 am

WatchFred wrote:

San, it isn't a screw caseback, but a clip; Bergeon case knife.

Disregard the valuation discussion, we were laughing about a delusional BIN listing for a non-chrono Datora w/ a price of around $450k; Herbert/Michael TheSage, of course, who had sneaked back in as member DatoCompax.

Thanks Fred. Assuming its easy to do with he tool without damage?

Lol, 450k? Where can I find that ad?

WatchFred · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:13 am

cruvon wrote:

WatchFred wrote:

San, it isn't a screw caseback, but a clip; Bergeon case knife.

Disregard the valuation discussion, we were laughing about a delusional BIN listing for a non-chrono Datora w/ a price of around $450k; Herbert/Michael TheSage, of course, who had sneaked back in as member DatoCompax.

Thanks Fred. Assuming its easy to do with he tool without damage?

Lol, 450k? Where can I find that ad?

here's the tool, San: http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-4932 ... -6393.html
easy yes, but u might want to practice with a cheaper watch first ?

delusional thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46756

cruvon · **Posted:** Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:21 am

WatchFred wrote:

cruvon wrote:

WatchFred wrote:

San, it isn't a screw caseback, but a clip; Bergeon case knife.

Disregard the valuation discussion, we were laughing about a delusional BIN listing for a non-chrono Datora w/ a price of around $450k; Herbert/Michael TheSage, of course, who had sneaked back in as member DatoCompax.

Thanks Fred. Assuming its easy to do with he tool without damage?

Lol, 450k? Where can I find that ad?

here's the tool, San: http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-4932 ... -6393.html
easy yes, but u might want to practice with a cheaper watch first ?

delusional thread here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=46756

Thanks Fred, now off to the bank to get him the 450k;), he even has 1 offer in the screenshot!

bozman52 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:03 am

Beautiful piece. Your vintage collection is a sight to behold.

Tim S · **Posted:** Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:48 am

That's an unusual looking watch Fred and in superb condition. I like it - looks great on your wrist.

Your vintage collection is very impressive indeed.

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