The Breitling Watch Source Forums

This I just received from the Spa
according to Craig it is an exceptional example of an early 785

I got the movement out of the case I am soaking the case in a water based
cleaner to remove what looked like 40 years of crud. In fact, the pusher
were stuck in the case. Regardless this is an exceptional example of a
Datora including a signature on the chrono bridge and WOG on the balance
bridge. It still had what looked to be the original mainspring in it




















In case you come across this on Ebay , do not be alarmed I do not plan on selling it but I am curious what the market will bear in terms of prices and therefor am trying to get some bids to see what the market is like for these rare pieces.
I am however facing some tough decisions as to which pieces may need to go, new kitchens and building extensions to existing houses are quite a bit more expensive than anticipated

I am also spending quite a bit less time on the forum as sickness in the family & overseeing some building work takes up all the sparetime I have at the moment

Rgds
-Rene

_________________
"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

_________________
"A man with one watch knows what time it is; a man with two watches is never quite sure."

Now that's what a Datora should look like!

Nice strap too.

Stunning!


Hope all goes well.

_________________
Dave

Thanks everyone



I really do like these Ostrich straps on the Datora's

_________________
"I spent most of my money on Booze, Breitling and Boats. The rest I wasted" - mostly Elmore Leonard

Congrats, René, a really nice watch with a handsome strap , we have a reference piece for this model.

Oh my. That's gorgeous. It's nice to think that these kinds of pieces can still be found

A beauty Rene, congrats, not one I would sell unless was left with no choice:), it's 46 sibling says "welcome"!