This is rare a vintage Breitling Chrono-Matic, Reference 2110 model from around 1969-1970. This model is highly regarded by collectors as one of the world's first automatic chronographs, developed by a consortium that included Breitling, Heuer, and Hamilton. This particular watch has an unusual dial and handset combination which is rarely seen. The sunbdials are square where most 2110s have round subdials.
Key Features and Information
Model Name: Breitling Chrono-Matic Ref. 2110.
Movement: It houses the famous Caliber 11, a modular automatic chronograph movement notable for having its crown on the left side of the case.
Dial: The watch features a black dial with square subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock, white hands and a date window at the 6 o'clock position.
Bezel: It has a rotating bezel with a UPH (Units Per Hour) scale for calculations.
Case: The case is stainless steel and 40mm wide excluding the crown.
Historical Significance: The Chrono-Matic watches were presented in March 1969 as part of the pioneering effort to introduce an automatic chronograph movement to the market.
This rare watch is from my personal collection. I have had it for at least 20 years and it is in excellent original condition. I believe it is unpolished, has its original lume, crystal, crown, and hands. It has light to normal wear for a 55 year old watch.
The watch is currently running, keeping good time and the chronograph and date functions as they should, but this watch is being sold as-is, because shipping even the most well packed watches can result in the movement being affected.
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