Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2020s
Maker / issuer
BreitlingThe Breitling Aviator 765 AVI 1953 Re-Edition is a modern wristwatch produced as a reissue of the 1950s Reference 765 AVI model. It is housed in a 41mm stainless steel case featuring a bidirectional rotating 12-hour bezel, dual pump pushers, and a signed crown.
The matte-black dial includes an outer 1/5th-seconds track, Arabic indices, and a triple-register chronograph layout with sunken black totalizers. The watch is powered by the COSC-certified Breitling Calibre B09 hand-wound movement, which offers a 70-hour power reserve. It is fitted with a black calfskin leather strap with white contrast stitching. This timepiece is designed with physical details similar to the original 1953 reference, with specific differences noted in the absence of the 'Genève' text on the dial and a water resistance rating of 30 meters.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Breitling
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Breitling Calibre B09
- Case Diameter
- 41mm
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Power Reserve
- 70 hours
- Water Resistance
- 30m
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
Design
- Visible features
- • Bidirectional rotating bezel with 12-hour numerals • Three sunken chronograph registers • Arabic numeral hour markers with luminous filling • Signed winding crown with Breitling logo
- Movement and Performance
- Internal timekeeping is performed by the Breitling Calibre B09. This is a hand-wound mechanical movement. It has been tested and certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC). The movement provides a power reserve of 70 hours. The watch features an increased water resistance rating of 30 meters compared to the original design.
- Case and External Features
- The watch is constructed with a 41mm stainless steel case. It features a bidirectional, rotating 12-hour bezel with a knurled edge, designed for use in pilot-oriented timekeeping. The case includes two circular pump-style chronograph pushers positioned on the right side of the case flanking a signed crown. The front of the watch is protected by a sapphire crystal. The case is paired with a black calfskin leather strap that features white contrast stitching, matching the aesthetic of the chronograph configuration.
- Dial and Chronograph Configuration
- The dial is finished in matte black and contains an outer track measuring 1/5th-seconds intervals. The time is indicated by large, luminous Arabic numerals. The chronograph layout utilizes a triple-register configuration consisting of sunken black totalizers located at the three, six, and nine o'clock positions. The handset consists of three central hands and three small hands for the registers, all utilizing a syringe style with luminous coating. The overall layout and design maintain the visual appearance of the 1953 original reference, omitting the 'Genève' text traditionally found on the dial of the vintage version.
Identification
- Reference
- 765 AVI
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond its status as a modern reissue
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