Breitling Premier 790

1945 Breitling Premier Chronograph Reference 790

Why This Watch Matters This Breitling Premier Chronograph is a fantastic example of how Breitling was killing it back in the day. This watch is both attractive and functional, further proving that they just don’t make ’em like they used to. The Full Story This is a quintessential tool watch. With its 36 mm stainless-steel chrono case, beautiful patinated dial, and caliber Venus 150 movement, this is one hell of a watch. Produced in 1945, the reference 790 was considered a “Premier” chronograph (hence the word inscribed underneath the signature). Complete with subsidiary seconds and a 45-minute register, you can’t beat this watch; it is the perfect marriage of form and function. The Fine Print Maker: Breitling Model: Premier Chronograph Reference: 790 Year: 1945 Case No: 610034 Material: Stainless Steel Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 11mm thickness Sapphire Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Yes, radium Caliber: Venus 150 manual winding movement Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Unlined Color #8 Shell Cordovan Strap Lug Width: 18mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This watch is original condition, with some minor scuffs and scratches throughout the case, particularly on the case back. The chronograph pushers are still crisp and work very well. The dial has gorgeous patina with well-balanced registers. The Arabic numerals are treated with radium that has turned black over time, which is very normal. The bright blued-steel hands also have signs of radium, but have aged over time. Crown is possibly replaced. 4907252420, 1945 Breitling Premier Chronograph Reference 790, Why This Watch Matters This Breitling Premier Chronograph is a fantastic example of how Breitling was killing it back in the day. This watch is both attractive and functional, further proving that they just don’t make ’em like they used to. The Full Story This is a quintessential tool watch. With its 36 mm stainless-steel chrono case, beautiful patinated dial, and caliber Venus 150 movement, this is one hell of a watch. Produced in 1945, the reference 790 was considered a “Premier” chronograph (hence the word inscribed underneath the signature). Complete with subsidiary seconds and a 45-minute register, you can’t beat this watch; it is the perfect marriage of form and function. The Fine Print Maker: Breitling Model: Premier Chronograph Reference: 790 Year: 1945 Case No: 610034 Material: Stainless Steel Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 11mm thickness Sapphire Crystal: Plexiglass Lume: Yes, radium Caliber: Venus 150 manual winding movement Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Unlined Color #8 Shell Cordovan Strap Lug Width: 18mm Box/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know This watch is original condition, with some minor scuffs and scratches throughout the case, particularly on the case back. The chronograph pushers are still crisp and work very well. The dial has gorgeous patina with well-balanced registers. The Arabic numerals are treated with radium that has turned black over time, which is very normal. The bright blued-steel hands also have signs of radium, but have aged over time. Crown is possibly replaced., 420000