Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, May 10, 2020

LOT 177

Breitling - Ref. B13356, self-winding, chronograph, minute and hour recorders, revolving bezel, date; “Chronomat” “Evolution”; stainless steel and 18K yellow gold

HKD 15,600 - 19,500

USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,850 - 2,300 / CHF 2,000 - 2,500

Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, revolving bezel, green colour dial with gold colour recorders, subsidiary seconds at 9 and four horological complications • 1/8 chronograph (activated by the two round screwed push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated for 500 metres • 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock) • 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock) • Date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock).


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Breitling, Geneva

Model “Chronomat” “Evolution”, “Chronographe Certifié Chronomètre” “Automatic”

Reference B13356

Year circa 2005-2007

Case No. 2 067 943

Material stainless steel and 18K yellow gold

Bracelet black crocodile leather strap

Buckle stainless steel Breitling deployant clasp

Diameter 43 mm.

Caliber B13 (based on Valjoux / Eta 7750)

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Breitling, Chronomat Evolution
As an emblematic model of the Breitling collection, the “Chronomat” rapidly asserted itself as the reference in the specialized field of mechanical chronographs. Originally 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. The “Evolution” version of the “Chronomat” was at the time undoubtedly the most accomplished, with its generous, sophisticated lines resulting from a subtle alchemist’s blend of proportions and curves. Beneath its perfectly rounded exterior, the “Chronomat Evolution” is first and foremost a full-fledged ‘instrument for professionals’, a sturdy, precise and functional chronograph. Witness its case equipped with screw-locked safety push-pieces enabling it to withstand overpressure of 30 bars, equivalent to 300 meters (1.000 ft) in depth. This device also ensures effective protection against shocks. It was replaced by the in-house calibre B01 “Chronomat” collection.