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Breitling Chronomat Vintage 769 36mm Manual
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$4,999.00
Breitling Chronomat Vintage 769 36mm Manual
Inventory Code:
RL612
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Box / Papers
None
Observed Rate
keeps good time at 52s/d
Bracelet Length
strap
Condition
Near Mint
Condition Notes
- Sharp case, 70+ year old dial is in an incredible state of preservation. Impressive vintage presentation on your wrist.
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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 Chronomats 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.
The Chronomat has remained one of Breitling's most successful watches for over sixty years. Contrary to general belief, it is not the Navitimer but the Chronomat that has in recent years proved to be Breitling's most popular model and biggest seller.
It is generally accepted that the Chronomat made its public sales debut in 1942 and this is the date that has been quoted for many years by the Breitling company. The circular slide-rule design of the Chronomat has come to be known as the 'Type 42' to differentiate it from the 'Type 52' slide-rule first seen on the Navitimer supposedly in 1952 (NB: some Breitling experts believe the actual launch of the Navitimer was later than 1952).
The 1940's Chronomat is regarded by many collectors as one of the most attractive Breitlings ever made, a true classic.
There is a red 0 - 100 scale near the middle of the dial which can be used for reading 1/100ths of a minute which facilitates computations using the slide-rule. The Swiss cross and the number 217012 on the dial refer to the Swiss government patent that was granted in 1940.
In common with other Breitling chronographs at this time, the minute register is marked at 3, 6 and 9 minutes as long-distance phone calls were charged in 3-minute increments in most countries. Long distance and especially international 'toll' calls were very expensive at this time; connection was via the operator; there was no direct dialling, and it was important not to go 'over' one's chosen duration and become liable for a charge of a further three minutes. The turning bezel includes an outer telemeter scale which is used for measuring the distance of a phenomenon that is both visible and audible, eg lightning/thunder.
The Chronomat was conceived and then promoted as a watch for scientitists, engineers, mathematicians; for timing and financial calculations. It was specifically not designed for military men or pilots. By the end of the war the watch was advertised with a particular emphasis that would appeal to hard-working men of achievement in the new age that beckoned after the dark days of the earlier 1940s.
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter
Caliber: Manual-wound chronograph caliber Venus 175
Lug Width: 18mm
Aesthetic Condition*:
- Sharp case, 70+ year old dial is in an incredible state of preservation. Impressive vintage presentation on your wrist.
- We consider this watch, as shown in the pictures, as Near Mint
Extras:
see pictures
In-House Test Results**:
Bench-run for at least 24 hours. All watch functions tested and operable.
Observed rate: keeps good time at 52s/d
Bracelet Sizing: strap
Serial: 69494XXX
Service History: unknown
*Photographed watch is the actual watch for sale - we do not use stock photos. Photos significantly convey the condition of this watch. Grades are the listing text and pictures summarized into a simple-to-understand score, not to be confused with TZ or other grading systems.
**Instantaneous measurements using a timegrapher in 6 positions. Use only as a baseline. Test conditions and wearing habits will affect your results. Unserviced watches are not tested for WR or PR. Bracelet size measured using a ruler or mandrel. A comfortable bracelet size may vary from your measured wrist size. No explicit or implied warranties.
Make/Brand: Breitling
Model: Chronomat Vintage
Reference: 769
Movement: Manual
Case Material: stainless steel
Gender: Unisex
Case Diameter: 36mm
Case Dial Color: White
Condition (C24 Scale): mint
Year: 1946
With Box?: N
With Papers?: N
New?: N
Negotiable?: Y
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