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9" x 11 1/4", 176 pp., maroon cloth with black titling to front board and spine, in illustrated dust jacket. Near Fine book in an almost Near Fine dustjacket which has only some ruffling/curling at the paper edges, a few micro-tears/chips at a few edges, and light rubbing (also, on the hidden white underside, an area near the spine foot where the maroon of the cloth has bled onto the white; rather irrelevant since it's hidden); otherwise a very nice jacket: see the photo enlarged. A great book on Breitling, with fine photographs throughout. "Breitling: one watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, for the chronograph along with the calculator made it possible for the pilot to carry out all necessary calculations during the flight. This made the Navitimer a valuable on-board instrument at that time, and a valuable collectible today. But Breitling did not develop watches just for pilots and aircraft industry. This book shows the whole spectrum of the firm's products since its founding in 1884, and gives the reader an informed insight into more than 100 years of the firm's history. Many photos, old catalogs and advertising material support the informative text. With the help of reference numbers, the collector can also locate individual watches chronologically.This fascinating portrait of the Breitling firm will enthrall all who appreciate fine mechanical precision." - publisher. Seller Inventory # 02944x
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