BreitlingChronomat Evolution

KEY FACTS

• ​Released in 1984, the modern Breitling Chronomat was initially created for the Italian Air Force’s aerobatics team
• ​Often credited as 'the watch that saved Breitling', the Chronomat’s moniker comes from a portmanteau of 'chronograph' and 'automatic'
• ​The Chronomat’s specially-designed chronograph pushers, bezel, and crown have been penned specifically to be used whilst wearing flying gloves
• ​The Evolution line launched in the 2000s as an update of the original watch from the 1980s
• ​This 2007 example is finished in stainless steel with a white dial boasting three gold chronograph sub-registers at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock
• ​Further elements of gold can also be seen on the bezel, crown, hour markers, and hands
• ​In addition to its chronograph and timekeeping capabilities, the Chronomat Evolution offers a water resistance of 300 metres
• ​Beneath the rear casing is Breitling’s calibre B13; a self-winding Valjoux-based movement with a 42-hour power reserve
• ​A one-owner watch offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• ​Presented with its display box, outer sleeve, guarantee, booklets and swing tag
• ​Spare links from where the bracelet has been resized are included with the lot

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