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Weekend Breitling(s) - Part 4/?: Resin and Gold
This weekend we go to examine two Breitling categories.
The first one is a very simple Breitling Sprint that uses a resin case that contains a simple ETA/Valjoux 7733.
According to many sources, the 7733 is a very reliable movements that was produced between 1969 and 1978.
The 7733 looks as a variation of the Venus 188.
Let's see those 70's Breitling Sprint watches:
The case in resin. Since those two watches are in NOS condition, I cannot determine how this case lasts, when used on a day-by-day basis.
It seems that the Sprint was produced on many colors (I already saw one in blue).
As a contrast from the plain resin cases, let's see two solid gold cased ones:
1) A Chronomatic, Caliber 11/12.
2) A much older "Premier". I love those classic lines.
Let's wait for Ubik's words of wisdom about those watches.
A wonderful weekend to all,
Nilo
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Weekend Breitling(s) - Part 4/?: Resin and Gold
This weekend we go to examine two Breitling categories. The first one is a very simple Breitling Sprint that uses a resin case that contains a simple ETA/Valjoux 7733. According to many sources, the 7733 is a very reliable movements that was produced betw...
Wow more great pictures Nilo
I'll have to look through some of my material to find out more about the resin ones. My guess is that they were searching for lightweight cases for sportsmen, while trying to improve production techniques and increase the waterproof nature of them. I thin...
About the resin cases ...
Yes, they are "mono block", meaning that to access the movement one needs to remove the bezel / crystal. One funny thing about the Sprint line is that someone claimed on Internet, that they were designed for runners. Very fast runners, based on the bezel ...
I like the orange one!
Great pictures of all the watches, Nilo! I've been enjoying this series. Cheers, Daos
Thank You Nilo...
for presenting these weekend series. Resin cases seems to be the precursor to modern synthetic materials like carbon fibre . It shows Breitling 's willingness to try out new materials. Love the case and bold colours of the dials. Cheers,dreamer
I always liked this 70's design
Thanks Nilo again for this Breitling episod, I read them very carrefully! Cheers, Mark
Some more info
I haven't been able to find out much about the later resin models, but this was a period of time when everyone was experimenting with different case finsihes and production methods. For example in the catalogue you originally posted from the early Seventi...
Thank you ...
Eitan, Thank you very much. I know that the research for the resin models is hard. I have a soft spot for the 70's Datora models. Great. Now I need to start selecting the set for the next weekend. I'm thinking on a Navitimer showcase. Stay tuned, Nilo
Sprint 2016
as the question was raised, the resin cases held up quite well, actually - in addition to the colors mentioned there was a burgundy red variant - a UK seller is even still offering burgundy dial and bezel sets. the watch was positioned as joggers watch - ...