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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:33 am 
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Hi!

Not the most frequent poster here, but I do find vintage Breitlings very beautiful. I'm from Sweden and here people don't like Breitlings... :lol:

I have showed you my Chronomat 769 earlier and now I have something new to share with you.

I love the bold design and elegance of the 1940ies so I just fell in love with this one! The ref is 778 an serial is 545882 and the case and index is in pink gold. Lugs have a nice tear drop? design. The blued hands are very precise and beautiful and complete the look. I simply love the look!

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I have searched for some info or reference pictures but found none? I guess this case design is pretty rare to come by

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And finally a group shot with its chronograph friends (769 ans a Heuer val 72)

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what a wonderful piece, never saw a 778 in the metal !
here is a page from a 1940s flyer showing your watch - it seems perfect, like through a timewarp !

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Aurums wrote:
Hi!

Not the most frequent poster here, but I do find vintage Breitlings very beautiful. I'm from Sweden and here people don't like Breitlings... :lol:

I have showed you my Chronomat 769 earlier and now I have something new to share with you.

I love the bold design and elegance of the 1940ies so I just fell in love with this one! The ref is 778 an serial is 545882 and the case and index is in pink gold. Lugs have a nice tear drop? design. The blued hands are very precise and beautiful and complete the look. I simply love the look!

Image

I have searched for some info or reference pictures but found none? I guess this case design is pretty rare to come by

Image

And finally a group shot with its chronograph friends (769 ans a Heuer val 72)

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Awesome collection!!! :drool:

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Very nice pick up, and as noted - a great looking piece!
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Remarkable condition. I just love these hour hands on some of the earlier models.
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Remarkable condition. I just love these hour hands on some of the earlier models.

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I was just gonna comment on the hour hand too! Very nice.

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Thanks all! Great to se the model in the old ad.
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