BREITLING Chronomat Watch 81950 Automatic Wristwatch White Dial 40mm Wristwatch

BREITLING – "Watch of a famous Swiss luxury watch manufacturer.”

 

Breitling is a renowned Swiss watchmaker founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Known for its strong ties to aviation, the brand earned its reputation by creating high-precision chronographs and instruments, especially for pilots and aircraft use. During World War I, Breitling supplied timekeeping tools to military aviation units, beginning a legacy in flight-oriented watch design.

 

Over the decades, Breitling became known for using reliable Swiss movements from top suppliers like Valjoux, ETA, and Venus. In 2009, the brand marked a major milestone by introducing its first in-house movement, the B01—a self-winding chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch. Used in models like the Chronomat and Navitimer, this movement highlighted Breitling's evolution toward independent watchmaking while maintaining its aviation spirit.

 

BREITLING Chronomat

Automatic Wristwatch

Ref. 81950 Swiss Made

  

We are pleased to present this authentic Breitling Chronomat Men’s Watch, reference 81950. This finely crafted vintage timepiece combines classic design with dependable Swiss engineering. It is powered by one of the earliest versions of the renowned ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement and was made in Switzerland. In very good condition, this watch is a great choice for collectors or enthusiasts who appreciate quality craftsmanship and horological heritage.

 

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

·        Brand: Breitling

·        Type: Wristwatch

·        Model / Reference: 81950

·        Year / Era:  Circa 1990’s

·        Gender: Men’s

·        Country of Manufacture: Switzerland

·        Dial: Analog. White with luminous baton hour markers and matching hands, gold-tone sub-dials with black chronograph hands. Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 12, 12-hour counter at 6, and a date display at 3 o’clock.

·        Movement Type: Automatic

·        Caliber: ETA / Valjoux 7750

·        Jewels: 17 Jewels

·        Movement Features: Self-winding, sub-second hand, central hours, central minutes, central chronograph seconds, date function with quick-set, hacking seconds, ~48-hour power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

 

CASE/BAND:

·        Material: Two-tone stainless steel

·        Case Size: 40mm

·        Case Shape: Round

·        Bezel: Unidirectional rotating

·        Back: Screw-down  

·        Crown: Screw-down crown

·        Crystal: -

·        Water Resistance: Water Resistant 10 ATM / 100 m / 330 feet

·        Band: Brown Breitling leather strap.

 

ADDITIONAL INFO

·        Box & Papers: NO 

·        Other Accessories: Two brown Breitling leather straps.

·        Extra information: Runs very well, keeps excellent time.

 

EXTENDED DETAILS

Movement: Valjoux 7750 Seventeen 17 Jewels

Case Back Markings: Breitling 81950 All Stainless Steel Waterresistant 10 ATM. 100M. Swiss Made Tested 20G 30565

Measurements (mm):   Case Diameter 40 Case Diameter w/Crown 43.5 Case Lug to Lug 45 Case Thickness 14.6 Lug Width 20 Band Width 19

 

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At SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, we offer a curated selection of watches ranging from vintage to modern, including both brand-new and pre-owned timepieces. We’re committed to quality, accuracy, and integrity. Our listings feature professional, unedited photography and clear, transparent descriptions. Every watch is thoroughly inspected and securely packaged to ensure a confident, seamless buying experience. We also warmly invite you to visit our physical shop and explore the collection in person.

 

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