Patience and persistence will get you there. And sometimes a bit of luck...

Breitling ref. 817 CP-1 E.I. - the chronograph that was issued in 1975 to the helicopter pilots of the Italian Army

By: HSTE : November 11th, 2017-08:29

Having in the family already the Leonidas "E.I." and the Heuer Bunds ("regular, "3H" and "Sternzeit Reguliert") there was of course pressure to add to the family the Breitling 817. And here you go. This is one of those 40 pieces that were "up for auction"...

Horological Meandering

Breitling ref. 817 CP-1 E.I. - the chronograph that was issued in 1975 to the helicopter pilots of the Italian Army

Congratulations HSTE!

Patience and persistence will get you there. And sometimes a bit of luck...

Lovely piece a wonderful look at Italian military history :) [nt]

Thanks! Yes, I like the special provenance.

Now this is one kick-ass Breitling!!! [nt]

Thanks Arie! It is even a bit orange....

You’re the Master of the very rare vintage limited editions my friend. Truly impressive. Big congrats. It’s in great shape

Thanks my friend!

My pleasure. Hope to see you again soon 😉

Excellent addition to you already stunning family! :)

Thank you Blomman. I know you are a „family man“ as well.....

This is very cool. Great diligence to land this one. Well done! [nt]

Thank you!

Wonderful addition and congrats. You now have a 5 * configuration. Must have been a difficult hunt to get a shot at one of these. [nt]

Thanks! A bit of luck and a fast, decisive move.

I have been offered/hunted five in the last year.

Cool to hear, that the condition is good in comparative terms. I have seen a few ...

Yes, like this one

Wow, great catch! I am hunting one of those, too! [nt]

Thanks my friend. You will get there, I am sure!

The road is long for me. Zenith Cairelli, plus the Breitling 817, plus a Leonidas. And why not a Heuer Sternzeit Reguliert... That makes a lot to find and fund! [nt]

Nice catch

Thanks Pat. And: the family shot is high up on the „to do“ list.

Amazing piece!

Thanks for your feedback. I agree on having the Cairelli at number 1 position among the three when it comes to my preference.

It would be amazing😍

Less sought after, the Breitling 817, maybe because it is not the most known one. The Cairelli is that star in the category, true. [nt]

Congratulations on adding this great Breitling to your collection! [nt]

Thank you for your feedback.

Looking at another of the forty in excellent condition with the bracelet. Btw, your Breitling is a beauty.

congratulations HSTE