krustybrand Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) Sorry about the quality. I just thought I'd share a quick pic of my current favorite watch. I'll try to shoot some better ones later when I get home. Edited June 19, 2006 by krustybrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 One more - a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 really really sharp i like it very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 G- Please share some details on this one! I like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yes very nice watch! When you say vintage around what year is it? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted June 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 (edited) It's a 1974 model 815. This particular model was available in SS as well as an 18k plated case (same dial). It's still possible to buy NOS 18k versions. The first pic is on a pickup microphone for my 1960 Greiner Chronografic timing machine. The strap I have on it is 1mm wider than the lugs, but a quick massage after I shot the pics has it looking like it belongs. The crystal is a beautiful domed plastic and the case is about 38mm across and 15mm or so thick. Movement is a Breitling Valjoux 7736. Breitling modification was primarily a longer spring, giving it a power reserve of around 52hours. The long spring gave it the designation "Long Plaing", translated directly it means "Long Spring", but the designation has been Anglicized and so you will see it designated as one of the "Long Playing" models, of which there were several. Edited June 19, 2006 by krustybrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Wow...very nice. As you say, thick...I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustybrand Posted June 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 http://www.ewatchshow.com/newest/watch/index.html Follow the NOS Breitling link on the left. Unfortunately the SS versions are like hens' teeth. I have heard of people having the 18k versions buffed out (plating removed) and nickel plated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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