| Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to the Present Revised Edition Contributor(s): Richter, Benno (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326708 ISBN-13: 9780764326707 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2007 Annotation: Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calculator made it possible for the pilot to carry out all necessary calculations during the flight. This made the Navitimer a valuable on-board instrument at that time, and a valuable collectible today.This newly revised book shows the whole spectrum of the firm's products since its founding in 1884, and gives the reader an informed insight into more than 100 years of the firm's history. Many photos, old catalogs, and advertising material support the informative text. With the help of reference numbers, the collector can also locate individual watches chronologically. This fascinating portrait of the Breitling firm will enthrall all who appreciate fine mechanical precision. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Clocks & Watches - Antiques & Collectibles | Jewelry |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 8.64" W x 11.3" (2.69 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calculator made it possible for the pilot to carry out all necessary calculations during the flight. This made the Navitimer a valuable on-board instrument at that time, and a valuable collectible today. This newly revised book shows the whole spectrum of the firm's products since its founding in 1884, and gives the reader an informed insight into more than 100 years of the firm's history. Many photos, old catalogs, and advertising material support the informative text. With the help of reference numbers, the collector can also locate individual watches chronologically. This fascinating portrait of the Breitling firm will enthrall all who appreciate fine mechanical precision. |
Contributor Bio(s): Richter, Benno: - Benno Richter is a certified engineer and has collected watches for more than fourteen years. |