Breitling 17 movement?

[Haj]

I was wondering about the Breitling 17 movement.

Just wanted to learn a little bit about what my Steelfish has for a movement. I know that it is a lesser expensive movement. But is it modified by Breitling or is it just finished or what does it all mean?

Any good websites talking about it?

Just curious.





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[rambler]

Hi Haj,

Breitling stopped making in house movements in the early 50's I think.

The Breitling 17 is based on the ETA 2824.

Breitling usually decorates these with Geneva waves and some circular graining. Not an expert, so not sure what else.

TZ has a good unofficial Breitling FAQ

people.timezone.com/breitling/bfaq/#C-15

And there's a really good blow up of the movement here.

people.timezone.com/breitling/bfaq/gallery/images/B17_1.jpg




This is a really good link that I think Adam may have posted originally (sorry if that's wrong).

It's part of the Breitling site. Each section has a small video (movement,case,dial,hands,crystal) - worth watching.

www.breitling.com/en/made_by/


Best

Rambler

[mike]

Cool info Rambler.

[Haj]

That information was very helpful. Thank you so much.