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Breitling Genève Automatic Date Dress Watch Rare ‘String’ Textured Sunburst Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 2605 from 1960s

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Breitling Genève Automatic Date Dress Watch Rare ‘String’ Textured Sunburst Dial 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 2605 from 1960sBreitling Genve Automatic Date Dress Watch 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 2605 Rare String Textured Sunburst Dial 1960s We are proud to offer a remarkable and seldom seen dress timepiece from Breitlings golden era of horology: the Breitling Genve Automatic Date Ref. 2605, cased in solid 18K yellow gold and powered by the trusted Felsa 4004 automatic movement. What sets this example apartand elevates it to a collectors dreamis its highly unusual original dial, a

Breitling Genève Automatic Date Dress Watch – 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 2605 – Rare ‘String’ Textured Sunburst Dial – 1960s

We are proud to offer a remarkable and seldom-seen dress timepiece from Breitling’s golden era of horology: the Breitling Genève Automatic Date Ref. 2605, cased in solid 18K yellow gold and powered by the trusted Felsa 4004 automatic movement. What sets this example apart—and elevates it to a collector’s dream—is its highly unusual original dial, a radiating masterpiece of craftsmanship we call the “string” spiral sunburst dial.

A Dial Unlike Any Other – Textured ‘String’ Spiral Sunburst

At the heart of this vintage treasure lies its incredibly rare and likely unique original Breitling dial, characterized by a radiating spiral pattern that resembles concentric strings unfurling outward from the center. The effect is both textural and optical—fine grooved rings etched in relief, forming a dynamic, circular flow from the small central point all the way to the outer dial edge.

Unlike traditional sunburst finishes that catch light in linear or brushed rays, this dial exhibits a mesmerizing circular shimmer, as light dances over the finely textured ridges. The craftsmanship suggests an experimental or custom production variant from Breitling—a dial design we have never encountered before on any reference, let alone one in this pristine state.

Gold Elegance, Compact Proportions

  • Case: Classic 34mm solid 18K yellow gold monobloc case (Ref. 2605) in exceptional vintage condition, with soft bevels and polished contours intact. An elegant and timeless profile on the wrist.

  • Crystal: Original domed plexiglass crystal with integrated cyclops magnifier for the date window—subtly framed at 3 o’clock.

  • Crown: Original signed crown, correct for the model and period.

Movement & Functionality

  • Caliber: Reliable Felsa 4004 automatic movement, a robust Swiss caliber with date complication, freshly serviced and running smoothly.

  • Functionality: Automatic winding with date window at 3 o’clock, magnified by the cyclops lens.

Period Correct & Beautifully Paired

  • Strap: Delivered on a hand-made, premium Belgian leather strap, tastefully matched to the gold tones of the case for a warm, sophisticated wrist presence.

  • Circa: 1960s

  • Reference: 2605

Why Collect This Watch?

This Breitling Genève Ref. 2605 is not only a beautiful expression of 1960s elegance—it is also a singular specimen featuring an original dial never seen before on the market. The string-textured spiral dial transforms this dress watch into a conversation piece, appealing to collectors who prize unique aesthetic treatments and the enduring quality of vintage Swiss gold timepieces.

Whether you are a Breitling collector, a lover of unusual dials, or a connoisseur of understated vintage dress watches in precious metals, this piece checks every box: rarity, elegance, originality, and mechanical integrity.

Please contact us for additional images, video, or to secure this highly rare and special example of mid-century Breitling craftsmanship.


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