A high specification three hander from Breitling, the J-Class was aimed at those who liked yachts.  Model reference D10067.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

At this period it is not possible to date Breitling models form their serial numbers, and it is before the cases were stamped with production dates too.  We know the J-Class range were launched at Basel watch fair in 1988, and wasn’t around after about five years, so our educated estimate is that this was made circa 1989.

CONDITION

The J-Class is named of the yacht specification used in racing.  Normally Breitling targeted pilots of planes, not boats, but there were a little ahead of the game here – Rolex didn’t launch their Yacht-Master until 1992.  Technically they are nothing like the Yacht Timers of old, with their countdown cut out discs, but no one was using those any more anyway.  The bezel on the J-Class is 18k gold, inlaid with green panels, and the crystal is sapphire.  The crown screws down and appears to be the original.  The movement is the ETA 2892-2, with the Breitling rotor and upgraded to 38 jewels.  Originally these watches came on a leather strap or a different bracelet, but this watch has a Breitling Pilot bracelet which is stainless steel and gold capped.  The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required.  The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  44.9 mm

Width without crown  39.8 mm

Between lugs  20 mm

Lug to lug length  45.8 mm

Case Thickness  9.8 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 187 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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