[An Neh Ma Eh Sai?]- [BREITLING]-HK(?) AirForce special ed.
Posted: 10 Oct 2014 09:17
Previously... numbers of months ago... I posted a thread on the TAIWAN AirForce issue FORTIS-
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quite interesting to know reputable makers making special editions to some other country forces to enhance their image as the ultimate tool watch to the respective profession.
Now see this...
A BREITLING specially created for HongKong AirForce!
(Hmmm... HongKong have AirForce? Need to do some look up siol... )
Info on this edition...
Breitling Chronomat Hong Kong Royal Air Force limited edition.
The HKRAF limited edition was a commemorative series during the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. Breitling produced 1,997 pieces of these in stainless steel (A13050.1) and 97 pieces in 18k YG (K13050.1). The caseback shows the air force squadron emblem with dates from 1924-1997. Similar emblem is embossed on the dial at 3 o'clock.
Details:
Model: Chronomat Limited Edition
Production year: 1997
Features: Chronograph & Date
Case size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Breitling Calibre 13 Auto (Base movement: Valjoux 7750)
Dial: Hour, min, date and chrono sub-dials (12 hour, 30 min, 60 sec)
Power Reserved: 42 hours
Band Type: Authentic Breitling leather strap with Breitling signed stainless steel buckle
Crystal: AR coated sapphire
BTW.... this is not mine, but if I am ever to come across one, it may take me some time to decide if the price is too high.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2166" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
quite interesting to know reputable makers making special editions to some other country forces to enhance their image as the ultimate tool watch to the respective profession.
Now see this...
A BREITLING specially created for HongKong AirForce!
(Hmmm... HongKong have AirForce? Need to do some look up siol... )
Info on this edition...
Breitling Chronomat Hong Kong Royal Air Force limited edition.
The HKRAF limited edition was a commemorative series during the handover of Hong Kong to China in 1997. Breitling produced 1,997 pieces of these in stainless steel (A13050.1) and 97 pieces in 18k YG (K13050.1). The caseback shows the air force squadron emblem with dates from 1924-1997. Similar emblem is embossed on the dial at 3 o'clock.
Details:
Model: Chronomat Limited Edition
Production year: 1997
Features: Chronograph & Date
Case size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Breitling Calibre 13 Auto (Base movement: Valjoux 7750)
Dial: Hour, min, date and chrono sub-dials (12 hour, 30 min, 60 sec)
Power Reserved: 42 hours
Band Type: Authentic Breitling leather strap with Breitling signed stainless steel buckle
Crystal: AR coated sapphire
BTW.... this is not mine, but if I am ever to come across one, it may take me some time to decide if the price is too high.