Breitling Chronomat 808

Breitling Chronomat 2nd Model Ref. 808 Venus 175 Manual 37mm Vintage Men's watch

Item Description 🔍 Technical Specifics & Details Brand: Breitling Model: Chronomat (2nd Generation / Twin Register) Reference Number: Ref. 808 Year of Manufacture: 1966 (Vintage Archive Piece) Movement: Authentic Swiss Legendary Venus Caliber 175 Column-Wheel Manual-Winding Mechanical Chronograph Complications: 45-Minute Chronograph Register (at 3 o'clock) Continuous Small Seconds Register (at 9 o'clock) Integrated Rotating Slide-Rule Logarithmic Scaling Bezel Case Size: Diameter: 37.3 mm (Excluding crown) / Thickness: 12.4 mm Lug Width: 18 mm Material: Solid Stainless Steel (SS) Case Crystal: Vintage Dome Acrylic Plexiglass Strap / Band: Upgraded with a brand-new, premium Di-Modell genuine cowhide leather strap (Black) paired seamlessly with the highly sought-after original vintage 16mm Breitling buckle . Overhaul History: Professionally fully serviced and overhauled in April 2019 . Accessories: Includes a brand-new presentation gift box, plus the bonus worn original vintage Breitling leather strap preserved for archival value ⭐ Condition Rating: Honest Vintage / Rank B (Pristine Unpolished Geometry / Mechanical Perfection) Mechanical Status: Fully tested and operating flawlessly! Thanks to its professional April 2019 overhaul, the column-wheel manual wind mechanism operates with silky precision. The chronograph pushers snap smoothly, the sweeping registers track perfectly, and the flyback return reset centers perfectly. As an authentic 60-year-old vintage chronograph, it is strictly non-waterproof . Dial & Hands: Pure, untouched vintage patina. The dial features authentic uniform discoloration and natural aging stains consistent with standard historical preservation. The hour indexes and hands display a gorgeous, matching dark vintage tarnish that purists look for. Crystal (Windshield): The acrylic plexiglass shows a few slight surface storage scratches and a tiny, minor hairline mark along the outer rim edge. Case & Back Cover: The stainless steel case retains thick, ultra-sharp geometric lines. There are minor superficial surface scratches and scuffs present from decades of history, along with minor scratches on the outer edge profiles of the screw-down caseback.