Breitling Navitimer 1806

Breitling Chrono-matic Vintage Breitling Chrono-matic Vintage

Breitling Chrono-matic Vintage Rare & Collector Vintage Watch Case: 48 mm, stainless steel, never polished Dial: The dial is original, and the hands are original, the highlights of this watch. Panda & Reverse Panda Configurations – Classic black-and-white contrast for optimal legibility. Tachymeter and Pulsometer Scales – Designed for racing and aviation professionals. Subdials at 3-6-9 or 3-6 Layout – Typical chronograph functions for elapsed time measurement. Bold Hands with Lume Filling – Ensuring readability in low light. Condition: Overall great condition for this nicely aged watchThe Breitling Chrono-Matic is an iconic vintage chronograph, notable for being one of the first automatic chronographs ever produced. Launched in 1969, it was part of a groundbreaking collaboration between Breitling, Heuer, Buren, and Dubois Dépraz, which led to the creation of the Caliber 11 – one of the world’s first automatic chronograph movements. Historical Significance: One of the First Automatic Chronographs (1969) – Competing with the Zenith El Primero and the Seiko 6139. Popular with Pilots & Motorsports Enthusiasts – Thanks to its robust chronograph features. Distinctive Left-Hand Crown Placement – A rare and collectible design element . Why Is It Special? ✔ Pioneering Automatic Chronograph Movement – A milestone in horology. ✔ Distinctive Left-Side Crown – Unique and historically significant. ✔ Classic Breitling Aviation & Motorsport Heritage – Built for performance. ✔ Strong Collector Interest – Increasingly rare in excellent condition.