Horological Meandering

Let's see if you guess it right... Some hints: It is a Pilot Chronograph, It is a Military one. It comes from a well known brand. It was released in the second half of the 60ies. Any idea, anyone? Best, Nicolas....  

... I really like the dial - and usually I would have no clue which brand it might be, but looking at the crown it seems obvious: a very nice Breitling ;-) Have a great Sunday Henrik

Thanks for your nice words, my friend. Best, Nicolas.

or i would have embarrassed myself by getting it wrong lovely watch my friend Graham

Nice lugs too. What is the caliber of this watch? Thanks for the picture. Fx

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...Breitling, Nicolas. I recently saw a similar one being offered, and remember thinking how I liked the clean dial. Your taste is superb, as ever. Cheers, Daos

But they don't cost an arm, so if you see one, take your chance! Best, Sister. Nicolas.

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I picked up an identical Breitling but in really bad shape which had to be refinished (polished and re-dialed). The hands were re-finished but are not like those on your example - are your hands and dial original? these really are beautiful chronos...

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Congrats Nicolas - is yours an air force issue? I have seen a couple (omegas, rodanias and breitlings) with military issue engravings on the case backs, I had read that the RAF and Canadian Airforce issued these unbranded watches but with stamped movement... 

As I'm working on a review... Best, Nicolas.

What a beautiful example of a rare Breitling. In really amazing shape. To my knowledge this is quite unique as a vintage Breitling, as it is one of only two watches that Breitling produced exclusively for military contract. So now the question is do you w...  

But I didn't know you had this one in your collection! Seems that a small gathering is a must! Best, Nicolas.

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Have not been much of a 'historicals' fan up until now, but pics like yours are (not so slowly) making me come around... Look fwd to seeing the review. Cheers.

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... what a pretty Breitling. I would have maybe guessed earlier than the 60s