Lot 24
BREITLING - a gentleman's Professional Emergency bracelet watch. Titanium case with calibrated...
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Lot 24
BREITLING - a gentleman's titanium Professional Emergency bracelet watch.
Lot 24
Lot Description
BREITLING - a gentleman's Professional Emergency bracelet watch. Titanium case with calibrated bezel. Reference E56121.1, serial 5059. Quartz movement. Blue dial with Arabic numeral hour markers, digital displays to twelve and six. Fitted to a signed titanium Professional bracelet with folding clasp. 43mm. Box.<p>
This was the watch worn by Brian Jones OBE during the historic first circumnavigation of the globe by balloon in 1999. It was provided by Breitling as sponsors of the mission, as shown on the consignment papers. The flight took 19 days 21hrs and set the record for the longest duration and furthest distance of any flight within the Earth's atmosphere. Lot to include limited edition, signed and mounted piece of the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon, signed copy of The Greatest Adventure book, Interactive CD ROM, signed photographs, mission badge and signed Swiss first day cover.
360: Yes
Box: Yes
Brand: Breitling
Model: Emergency
Model no.: E56121.1
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: 5059
Derivative: Professional
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is not currently functioning.
<li>We have been unable to gain access to the movement to be able to report its condition.
<li>Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.
<li>Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Case shows light scratches and marks. Rotating bezel rotates.
<li>Crown has light scratches and marking.
<li>Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links.
<li>Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition.
<li>Bracelet measures approximately 17cm including case.<p>
<p>This lot comes with a box showing moderate wear but no papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>We recommend this watch is tested by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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