"There has never been anyone in a plane's cockpit without a Breitling ... on his wrist -- or who would at least wished to have one." - Musings of an aviation journalist

Worn by Bruce Willis, Harrison Ford, Jerry Seinfeld, and Tommy Lee Jones, the Breitling watches are favorites of Hollywood celebrities and anyone desiring to wear a timepiece of distinction (Willis and Seinfeld both wear Chronomats).

As the leading model of the Breitling collection, the Chronomat rapidly asserted itself as the reference in the specialized field of mechanical chronographs. Orginally created to equip the famous Frecce Tricolori flight team, the Chronomat has constantly evolved over the years, both technically and aesthetically, while retaining its unique style characterized by the rotating rider-tab bezel.

With its generous, sophisticated lines, the Chronomat is above all else a genuine "instrument for professionals": a strudy, precise and functional chronograph. Witness its case equipped with screw-locked safety pushpieces enabling it to withstand overpressure of 30 bars. This device also ensures effective protection against shocks. In terms of its "motor", the Chronomat lives up to its reputation, since it is propelled by the powerful Breitling Caliber 13 - one of the world's most reliable and accurate self-winding chronograph movements*.

We are pleased to offer today this superior Certified Pre-Owned steel and 18K gold Chronomat wristwatch. Our photos couldn't do it justice.

It has all-original parts and presents in gorgeous condition - a 9.5 out of 10.

Its original royal blue dial is in untouched mint condition. Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a deep rich, royal blue color.

The only wear to the case is slight plating wear to one pusher. Otherwise it presents as mint with very slight remnants of wear to the back.

A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, checking the gaskets, and timing testing and regulation (a $695 value). It is running very strong and true and continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Breitling.

For the finishing touch we have meticulously detailed it and equipped it with a brand new royal blue distressed leather strap with quick release spring bars making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Retail Replacement Value: $7,300 USD

*Source: Breitling.com

Breitling:
Since its founding in 1884, the Breitling firm has been known for working tirelessly to define what the perfect watch should be. Embraced by pilots since the dawning of aeronautics, Breitling watches are the only ones that grace the wrists of the world's elite aerobatic groups, namely the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds, The British Red Arrows, and the Russian Knights. Breitling's timepieces rank with Vacheron & Constantin as the world's most superb and expensive timepieces.

• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Maker: Breitling
• Serial no.: 1,433,135
• Gender: Mens 
• Case Material: Stainless Steel & 18K Gold
• Case Shape: Round
• Case Diameter: 39mm diameter (excluding crown)
• Case condition: Mint with the very slight remnants of wear to the back and slight plating loss on one pusher.
• Functions: Hours/ Minutes/ Seconds/ Quick-Setting Date/ Chronograph/ Automatic/ Chronograph
• Bezel: Unidirectional Rotating
• Dial Color:  Royal Blue - Despite what the photos seem to suggest, it is a deep rich, royal blue color.
• Dial Markers: 18K Gold and Luminous
• SubDials: Black
• Hands: Luminous
• Luminiscents: Hands and Dial Markers
• Band:  Leather, hand-stitched, matching royal blue, quick release spring bars, classic design, brand new and unused. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Band Width: 20-18mm
• Movement Type: Breitling 13
• Bezel Material: Stainless Steel
• Calendar: Date Display at 3 o'clock position
• Water Resistant: 100 meters / 330 feet
• Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
• Servicing: A Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, checking the gaskets, and timing testing and regulation (a $695 value).
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true and continues to keep time nearly on par with a new Breitling. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide