Breitling

Breitling Chronomat blue

Name: Breitling Chronomat blue
Brand: Breitling

Breitling Chronomat blue

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Brand: Breitling
Typology: Vintage chronograph
Year: 1987

The watch that helped relaunch Breitling in the 1980s did not rely on nostalgia. It was built as a statement: mechanical, aggressive, unapologetically technical. The Chronomat Ref. 81950A became the cornerstone of the brand’s revival under Ernest Schneider, introducing the rider-tab bezel with 18ct gold details and the unmistakable pilot-oriented design language that would define Breitling for decades. The blue dial configuration remains one of the most charismatic executions, balancing tool-watch functionality with the bold luxury aesthetic that dominated the late 1980s.

Preserved in near-new condition, this 1987 example retains all the energy that made the Chronomat a cult reference among collectors of neo-vintage chronographs. The deep blue dial pairs naturally with the matte Louisiana alligator strap, giving the watch a more refined character while preserving its unmistakable presence on the wrist. Powered by the robust Breitling Cal. 13 automatic chronograph movement, it remains a reminder of a period when mechanical chronographs returned to prominence after the quartz crisis. The 39mm case size feels remarkably modern today, offering strong proportions without excess.

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Specifics

General info
- Reference: 81950A
- Serial number: 1xxxx
- Case material: Steel
- Glass: Mineral
- Caseback: Screw-back
- Case diameter: 38.0 mm
- Bezel Materials: Steel
- Dial color: Blue
- Dial numerals: No numerals
- General conditions: Great conditions
- Water resistance rate: Not waterproof
- Delivery contents: Watch only
Band or Strap
- Band material: Leather
- Lug width: 20 mm
- Buckle type: Classic
- Buckle material: Steel
Movement
- Calibre: Valjoux 7750
- Movement type: Automatic
- Complications: Chronograph