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Author:  Nepcom [ Wed Sep 08, 2021 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Is this a Breitling Sprint?

Hi all! I am curious for y’all’s opinion on a watch being marketed in an auction as a Breitling Sprint circa 1940s.

I am certainly aware of the Breitling Sprint models — I have one being restored at Horological Services as we speak! — but came across this on eBay and wondered whether it was legit. I am doubtful this is a Breitling, but perhaps I am wrong? Maybe Sprint was once a sub brand?

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I believe including auction links here is a faux pas, so I will leave that out.


Also, I see a “sprint” dialed watch photographed in this story: https://www.fratellowatches.com/vintage ... nterviews/


Would love to hear your thoughts! Image
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Author:  buddman [ Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

Possibly…yes. Similar to this one

https://www.catawiki.com/fi/l/21774903- ... en-ca-1927

Author:  davedc74 [ Thu Sep 09, 2021 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

I’m sure it’s real and correct. 1930s though, not 1940s :)

Author:  Nepcom [ Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

Interesting. Researching this, I’ve seen a few other watches with Sprint on the dial. Was it a sub brand of Breitling? When did the Sprint dials (without Breitling on the dial) stop? Do they have any value or are they just curiosities?


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Author:  vintage [ Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

Here's the Breitling version. Small watch.

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Author:  WatchFred [ Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

Breitling only started to use their name for branding in the mid-1930s, before that most dials were “sterile”, i.e. without branding, or “Montbrillant” and “Sprint”.

Author:  Nepcom [ Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Is this a Breitling Sprint?

WatchFred wrote:
Breitling only started to use their name for branding in the mid-1930s, before that most dials were “sterile”, i.e. without branding, or “Montbrillant” and “Sprint”.
Ah, how interesting. Didn’t know that. Thanks for the info!


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