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1940s Breitling "Chronomat" Ref.769 1st-generation Silver Luminous Dial in S.Steel
| Manufacturer | BREITLING |
|---|---|
| Model | CHRONOMAT |
| Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
| Reference no. | 769 |
| Product no. | A-6628 |
| Price |
"Manufactured in the mid-1940s, this is the masterpiece of Breitling - the "Chronomat" Ref.769, first-generation model with a silver luminous dial. Its innovative design, featuring a rotating calculation bezel, has become the iconic face of Breitling. Despite showing some signs of wear, such as aging and minor scratches, it is priced more affordably than the market average. It is equipped with the renowned Cal.175 movement from Venus, a company that supplied mechanical movements to many other brands."
Item details
| Serial no. | 647,*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Venus-175 |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual winding |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case size | 37mm |
| Case type | Snap back Non-Water-resistant |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Luminous |
| Belt | Non Original (between lugs:18mm) |
| Evaluation case | 91％ |
| Evaluation dial | 90％ |
| Evaluation mov | 92％ |
| Condition | 4 |
| Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
CASE: Minor scratches and age, but retains original shaping and volume and engraving on the back. The rotating bezel is in good working order.
Dial: The dial has some age-related changes, but retains its two-tone coloring and original luminescence.
Movement: The winding and chrono functions are good, and the accuracy is around 40 seconds per day.
Dial: The dial has some age-related changes, but retains its two-tone coloring and original luminescence.
Movement: The winding and chrono functions are good, and the accuracy is around 40 seconds per day.