Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310

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Breitling Chronomat, Reference Number: A13310; 38mm Stainless steel case, Factory mother of pearls dial featuring Automatic movement with Chronograph and date, stainless steel diamond bezel and hour markers original factory set fitted to a Genuine Green Alligator leather strap with stainless steel classic buckle. Keeps great time and is fully functional, this watch is great for special occasions, as well as day use. We only carry authentic, genuine fine watches and make sure to inspect all of them for authenticity. No matter the age of the watch, we make sure to provide you with 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.

Creator:
Breitling
Design:
Super Avenger Chronograph 48Avenger Collection
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Strap Material:
Crocodile
Case Shape:
Round
Movement:
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.5 in (38 mm)
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2691222205082
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For pilots and others in love with flight, no brand is more closely associated with the world of aviation than Breitling. From the beginning, watchmaker Léon Breitling, who opened his shop in the Swiss Jura Mountains in 1884, was focused on chronographs and their uses in the burgeoning fields of sports, science and industry.

After Léon’s death, in 1914, his son Gaston continued along his father’s trajectory. An early fan of aeronautics, Gaston introduced one of the first wrist-worn chronographs, a welcome upgrade for pilots used to executing complex maneuvers while juggling a pocket watch.

In 1934, Gaston’s son Willy made another leap in the chronograph’s evolution, patenting the first wristwatch with two pushers — one to start and stop elapsed time and one to reset — a feature now taken for granted.

But perhaps the most significant development under Willy’s leadership was the Chronomat watch. Introduced in 1942, it featured a patented rotating slide-rule bezel for making calculations on the fly. This innovation led to the 1952 creation of the brand’s signature timepiece: the Breitling Navitimer.

Designed in partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it was adopted as the official watch of the AOPA in 1959 and remains the world’s most iconic pilot’s watch. Not content to rule just the air, Breitling developed dive watches as well, including the Superocean, released in 1957, and the Transocean, which followed in 1958. The house also took its show on the road, producing dashboard clocks and then watches in partnership with luxury automaker Bentley.

The Navitimer, however, still reigns supreme among pilots everywhere. Given the stature earned by Top Gun since its release — as well as the excitement around Top Gun: Maverick — it's never too late to pick up a vintage Breitling Top Gun Navitimer, displaying the official logo of the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for yourself or your favorite wingman.

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