Breitling - A rare early Metropolitan Police Chronograph pocket watch; high quality swiss movement, 1897 - pattern with importers mark S & Co. serial No. 233422. Issued to Metropolitan Police; solid nickel case engraved with Royal Crown motif and initials "M.P" for use as a stop watch, especially for early speed trap operations. c1910-15. Excellent working condition

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Breitling - A rare early Metropolitan Police Chronograph pocket watch; high quality swiss movement, 1897 - pattern with importers mark S & Co. serial No. 233422. Issued to Metropolitan Police; solid nickel case engraved with Royal Crown motif and initials "M.P" for use as a stop watch, especially for early speed trap operations. c1910-15. Excellent working condition

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The inside dust cover is engraved stamped with Breitling trademark of a stylised early Motor Car; identical to that of the early Gordon-Bennett Motor Races; possibly authorized as official time keepers for these events.

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