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Breitling Ref. H29320 50th Anniversary Navitimer Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Partially verified

This Breitling wristwatch is an 18k pink gold limited edition 50th Anniversary Navitimer Quantième perpetual calendar chronograph, numbered 27 of 50. According to the auction catalogue, it features a 42.00 mm case diameter, a bidirectional rotating slide rule bezel, and a white dial displaying applied pink gold baton indexes. Four subdials display weeks with moon phase at 3 o'clock, day indicator at 6 o'clock, month with leap-year cycle at 9 o'clock, and date with season display at 12 o'clock. Powered by a self-winding movement, the watch is fitted with a signed brown leather strap and a gold tang buckle.

Breitling Ref. H29320 18k pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch, dial view
Breitling Ref. H29320 18k pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch, dial view — Freeman's / Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
H29320
Catalogue / lot identifier
47
Source-reported date
circa 2002
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
579238

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This timepiece is an 18k pink gold Breitling Navitimer Quantième, reference H29320, issued as a limited edition for the 50th Anniversary. The watch is engraved with the individual unit number 27 of 50 and serial number 579238.

The case back markings reference the 1952-2002 commemorative period and identify the model as a perpetual calendar chronograph.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K PINK GOLD LIMITED EDITION 50TH ANNIVERSARY 'NAVITIMER QUANTIEME'”
  • “Case back stamp: Navitimer Edition Limitee a 50 Exemplaires CHRONOGRAPHE CHRONOMETRE QUANTIEME PERPETUAL (Swiss hallmarks) 50th ANNIVERSARY 1952-2002 H29320 27/50 579238.”

Dial and Complication Configuration

The white dial features applied pink gold baton numerals. It is configured with four subsidiary dials: weeks with moon phase at 3 o'clock, day at 6 o'clock, month at 9 o'clock, and date at 12 o'clock.

The watch features a fluted, bidirectional rotating bezel designed for a slide rule.

Evidence for this section
  • “white dial, applied pink gold baton numerals, subdials at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock for weeks with moon phase, day, month and date respectively”
  • “bidirectional rotating bezel for slide rule”

Construction and Materiality

The watch has a case diameter of 42.00 mm. It includes a pink gold winding crown and two round chronograph pushers. The piece is fitted with a signed brown leather strap and a yellow gold tang buckle stamped with 4N 750.

The auction description notes the strap exhibits some wear and creasing.

Evidence for this section
  • “42.00 mm case diameter”
  • “yellow gold tang buckle with Breitling logo”
  • “Clasp stamp: (maker's mark) 4N 750 (Swiss hallmarks).”
  • “There is some wear and creasing to the strap.”

Open research questions

  • What specific perpetual calendar module is utilized within the H29320 reference?
  • Can the 'season' display indicator functionality be verified through detailed documentation?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Ref. H29320 50th Anniversary Navitimer Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Diameter42.00 mm“42.00 mm case diameter”
Case Material18k pink gold“18K PINK GOLD”
Movement TypeSelf-winding“self-winding movement”
Bezel FunctionBidirectional rotating slide rule“bidirectional rotating bezel for slide rule”
Case Back StampingNavitimer Edition Limitee a 50 Exemplaires CHRONOGRAPHE CHRONOMETRE QUANTIEME PERPETUAL (Swiss hallmarks) 50th ANNIVERSARY 1952-2002 H29320 27/50 579238“Case back stamp: Navitimer Edition Limitee a 50 Exemplaires CHRONOGRAPHE CHRONOMETRE QUANTIEME PERPETUAL (Swiss hallmarks) 50th ANNIVERSARY 1952-2002 H29320 27/50 579238.”
Clasp Stamping(maker's mark) 4N 750 (Swiss hallmarks)“Clasp stamp: (maker's mark) 4N 750 (Swiss hallmarks).”
Strap Length7 to 8 1/4 inches“The watch measures approximately 7 to 8 1/4 inches long.”
Condition StatusWinds, sets, and runs at time of cataloging; not timed for accuracy“The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.”

Visible details

  • White dial with four multi-function calendar and chronograph subsidiary dials with French calendar text.
  • Fluted bidirectional outer bezel ring with internal slide-rule aviation scales.
  • Brown alligator-grain leather strap with contrast off-white stitching.
  • Pink gold winding crown flanked by two round chronograph pushers.

Research qualifications

  • The case back, movement, and accompanying box are not shown in the provided photograph.
  • Condition details such as running accuracy and movement condition are source-reported and not independently verifiable from the photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A RARE BREITLING, REF. H29320 18K PINK GOLD LIMITED... | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 613d95de85

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