A Stunning Breitling 765 ‘Raquel Welch’ Co-Pilot

By Erik Gustafson | 19 December, 2020
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We all have to occasionally lament the one that got away. No, I don’t mean significant others from years gone by. I mean vintage Breitlings. Three years ago I sold a 765 AVI and have regretted it every day since. I’ve easily forgotten Subs, Speedmasters, and even a Saxonia. But somehow this long forgetten gem…

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A Beautiful Early Helmut-Sinn 103 B SA

By Erik Gustafson | 26 January, 2018

This must be one of the best purposeful designs from all of Sinn’s history. The 103 has been around in one variation or another for decades. However, these earlier Valjoux pieces are very attractive for their design and investment potential. The clean aesthetic, aged dial, early Sinn logo design, and display back all sum to…

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Breitling 806 Twin Planes Navitimer

By Erik Gustafson | 17 January, 2018
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The Navitimer is easily the most recognizable Breitling in the manufacture’s illustrious history. It has been a favorite of pilots and posers since 1952. If anything, the brand was a victim of their own earned success. In truth, the Navitimer is a very credible and well-designed piece. The Breitling 806’s dial was the first to…

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