Breitling Two-Register Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref. 777
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1940
Maker / issuer
BreitlingDating to circa 1940 according to Renaissance Antiques, this Breitling reference 777 chronograph wristwatch features a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter and 46 mm lug-to-lug, fitted with a screw-down case back.
The patinated dial incorporates twin sunken subsidiary dials for continuous running seconds at 9 o'clock and a 45-minute chronograph register at 3 o'clock. Applied Arabic numerals mark 12 and 6 o'clock alongside baton indexes, enclosed by a peripheral base-1000 tachymeter scale. The dial is signed 'Breitling ANTI-CHOC'. The dealer reports the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement and is offered in restored condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Movement
- 17 jewel manual movement
- Case Back
- Screw back
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Case Reference
- 777
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 40 mm across, 46 mm lug to lug
- Case Serial Number
- 549226
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
Design
- Visible features
- • Patinated, warm-toned dial with heavy mottling across the surface. • Twin subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 o'clock with concentric circular texturing. • Applied metallic Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock with applied baton markers. • Printed dial signature reading 'Breitling' over 'ANTI-CHOC'. • Outer perimeter printed with a tachymeter scale calibrated to base 1000. • Dual round pump pushers flanking a serrated winding crown on the right case side. • Polished stainless steel case fitted with a black textured leather strap.
- Dial Characteristics
- The dial is described as having developed a warm, even patina. It features applied Arabic numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. A tachymeter scale is printed on the periphery of the dial. Time and chronograph functions are displayed via twin sunken registers.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The watch is housed in a stainless steel case featuring a screw-back construction. It measures 40 mm in diameter and 46 mm lug-to-lug. The case exterior is equipped with a serrated winding crown and two round pump pushers. Reference 777 and serial number 549226 are assigned to the case.
- Mechanical Specifications and Provenance
- The watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind movement. The specific movement caliber is not disclosed by the source. The dealer identifies the watch as dating to circa 1940 and lists the condition as 'Restored'. No specific details regarding the nature of the restoration are provided.
Identification
- Reference
- 777
- Serial number
- 549226
- 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
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Specific movement caliber, case interior, and serial stampings are not visible in the supplied single front photograph.
- Research required: Dealer describes condition as 'Restored' without detailing individual mechanical or cosmetic interventions.