Breitling Chronomat 37mm Stainless Steel Chronograph, Vintage 1960s

Vintage Breitling Chronomat 37mm Stainless Steel Chronograph, Circa 1960s

Vintage Breitling Chronomat, Circa 1960.

The 37mm stainless steel case features a silver dial with applied hour markers and steel hands, indicating hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph seconds, and 45 minute counter.

MOVEMENT: Legendary Venus 175 chronograph movement is looking bright and working well with all correct Breitling nomenclature of the era and shock protection.

• Watch Ref Nr: 217012
• Case Nr: 808
• Case Size: 37 mm
• Bracelet Length: 23 cm (Adjustable)
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Weight: 48 grams total

Condition: Has some wear and tear and signs of age, no damage, great working condition.

The Breitling Chronomat with its rotating slide-rule was patented in 1941 as war raged through Europe and other parts of the world, its design offering a welcome respite from the plethora of military and military-inspired watches of the period. The Chronomat’s emphasis on engineering and mathematics, science and industry seemed to offer hope for a future when the war would be over and reconstruction could begin.