Breitling ref. 817 Italian Army Issued Chronograph with Original Box fn-6%

Breitling ref. 817 Italian Army Issued Chronograph with Original Box fn-6%Issued watches have always been a key part of the Bulang and Sons story, and today were proud to offer a rare and historically fascinating Breitling that was issued to the Italian Army. The Breitling 817 was introduced in 1975 as a dedicated tool watch for Italian Army helicopter pilotsand in some rare cases, it was also issued to platoon commanders of the Battaglione Paracadutisti Carabinieri Tuscania. These elite soldiers trained as paratroopers at

An interesting Datejust chapter…

with lovely cream-colored lume plots

with a clasp stamped ‘3 69’ and ref ZC endlinks

Both the dial and hands are without lume

It makes for a great addition to any serious collection of old Persols and other shades

- UG Bath Tub Reference 842133

made famous by James Bond and adored by tool watch lovers all around the world

guarantee paper and two hang tags

and Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronographs like the Ref

This cool Datejust will come on a Bulang and Sons leather strap with gold plated buckle

creamy colored lume and sigma markings at the bottom edge

- Breguet moonphase ref BA 3280 / BA 3300
- 30mm 18kt yellow gold coin-edge case- Dates to 1985- Stunning dial with guilloche detailing- Blued Breguet hands- Hand wound movement- Pictured leather strap with original Breguet buckle- Original papers