HSTE
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Breitling 817 CP-1 ...
.... were all manufactured in 1975 and issued to the Italian army. The "E.I." on the case-back stands for "Esercito Italiano". Only 500 pieces were issued and they are all individually numbered.
This one is one of the "Folgore fourty", i.e. issued to the 185th paratroopers division Folgore.
Cheers, HSTE
PS: I have actually the original metal flex bracelet (which is a hair-eater, therefore removed) and some original corresponding army paperwork
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Breitling 817 CP-1 ...
.... were all manufactured in 1975 and issued to the Italian army. The "E.I." on the case-back stands for "Esercito Italiano". Only 500 pieces were issued and they are all individually numbered. This one is one of the "Folgore fourty", i.e. issued to the ...
Always so much nicer in these chronos without numbers being cut off.
A beautiful Breitling
What an amazing piece, and with an interesting/exciting history!
I see what you mean about the bracelet! Beautiful yes, but I can imagine it providing a semi wrist wax. 😆
