3075 - BREITLING · NAVITIMER CHRONO-MATIC

BREITLING · NAVITIMER CHRONO-MATIC Ref. likely 1806 · ca. 1969–1972 · stainless steel · 48 mm Left-hand crown, two light-colored counters, orange chronograph hand: The Chrono-Matic belongs to the first generation of automatic chronographs from around 1969. With its Caliber 11 movement, slide rule scales, and 48-millimeter case, this Navitimer makes a bold statement. A grand timepiece from a period of great technical innovation. Case: Wide steel case with angular sides and a black, textured bezel. The slide rule scales frame the domed Plexiglas; crown on the left, chronograph pushers on the right. Dial: Black with two silver-toned counters, white luminous hands, and an orange chronograph hand. Date at 6 o’clock; fine scales and the Double Jet logo underscore its instrument-like character. Movement: Automatic, Caliber 11 Chrono-Matic with micro-rotor Functions: Two-hand timepiece, date, chronograph with 30-minute and 12-hour counters, slide rule bezel Strap: Black leather strap Clasp: Unsigned stainless steel pin buckle Box: No · Papers: No Condition: Well-preserved with signs of wear and fine scratches on the case, scuffing on the black bezel ring, and slight marks on the Plexiglass. Dial and counters well-maintained; luminous material aged; leather strap shows signs of wear.