Auction Catalogue

10 September 2024

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Jewellery, Watches, Silver and Objects of Vertu

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Lot

№ 420

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10 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£6,000

Breitling. A rare limited edition stainless steel diver’s wristwatch made for members of the Royalty and Specialist Protection Unit to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III, Superocean 42, Ref. A17375, circa 2023
Movement:
cal. 17, automatic, 26 jewels.
Dial: dark blue, applied baton indexes, centre seconds, calibrated inner bezel, King Charles cypher at 6 o’clock,
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back, unidirectional ratcheted bezel, case back engraved with the Coronation Emblem, stainless steel bracelet.
Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 42mm, bracelet circumference approximately 200mm.
Accessories: warranty card, swing tag, travel pouch and presentation case.
£5,000-£7,000

This rare Breitling SuperOcean 42 was produced to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. It was made for those serving as part of, and closely associated with, the ‘Royalty and Specialist Protection’ Unit (RaSP), as part of a limited production run of 189 pieces. The specialist Unit provides close protection to members of the British Royal Family, Government Ministers, including the Prime Minister, and visiting Heads of State.

The dial of this exceptional limited edition wristwatch displays the King’s cypher and the case back is engraved with the Coronation Emblem which pays tribute to The King’s love of the natural world. The centre seconds hand also has a purple tip, a colour synonymous with Royalty.