BREITLING
AVI
TRANSITIONAL
Rare example noted in our Journal Click Here
Thought to be previously un-documented the Bezel of this piece has a serrated edge but with full 1-11 numbered increments (instead of a number followed by a ‘dash’ marker alternate) similar to the beaded edge bezel of the earlier All Black AVI’s.
Making for a very interesting and lesser seen version of an already iconic watch.
The Reverse Panda AVI is also commonly referred to as the ‘Raquel Welch’ due to this model featuring on her wrist in the 1967 film Fathom.
Case
Stainless steel
41 mm diameter
Fully numbered serrated bezel
Signed case back with AVI 765
Breitling signed crown
Movement
Venus 178 calibre mechanical manual winding
Signed Breitling
Dial
Reverse Panda
Black dial with Silver sub dials and Larger 15 minute counter
Creamy Patina Tritium markers and hands
Strap/Bracelet
Tan brown stitched leather vintage style strap and steel pin buckle
In overall excellent original condition with wear marks to the case and crystal
Dating to circa 1964
Case number - 989xxx
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