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Breitling Follow Ref. 2114 A fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, International Certificate and box 百年靈，「Chrono-Matic」型號2114，精細，精鋼自動上弦腕錶，配計時功能及日期顯示，約1972年製。附保證書及錶盒 Circa 1972 38 mm diameter Case, dial and movement signed
Condition Report Request Condition Report Thank you for your request. The Condition Report will be sent shortly. Contact Us * Required Send me the Report Via Email Fax Contact Specialist Cancel Manufacturer : Breitling Year : Circa 1972 Reference No : 2114 Case No : 1’311’196 Model Name : Chrono-Matic Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Automatic, cal. 11, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Leather Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel buckle Dimensions : 38 mm diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Accessories : Accompanied by International Certificate stamped in 1972, yellow Breitling fitted presentation box and product literature. Catalogue Essay By the 1960s, self-winding wristwatches had become increasingly dominant in the watch market. To step up their game in the fiercely competitive industry, the next race was to develop an automatic chronograph movement. A top-secret partnership was formed between Breitling, Buren, Heuer, Hamilton, together with movement makers Dubois-Depraz to work on the automatic chronograph caliber under the codename “Project 99”. In 1969, their first automatic chronograph movement, caliber 11, was launched. It was an awe-inspiring mechanism in which the spring is wound by means of an off-centered oscillating weight. Unlike most self-winding movements, the winding rotor is not placed atop the movement. Instead, it is concealed under the first layer of the caliber. This invention enabled the development of a variety of chronograph wristwatches named CHRONO-MATIC, easily recognizable thanks to their left-placed crown - a unique feature due to the modular construction of the movement. Fitted with the historically intriguing caliber 11, this rare vintage Breitling impeccably melds form and function. Accompanied with box and paper, the present lot would be a great addition to any collection. Read More Maker Bio Breitling Swiss • 1884 Follow The firm started by Leon Breitling in 1884 is best known for its technical aviation and oceanic watches. Today, all models are outfitted with certified chronometer movements, used for accurate timing. Early aviation pioneers in specialized chronograph timepieces, Breitling introduced the circular slide rule to watches in the 1940s for use by pilots. The firm’s most iconic chronograph, the Navitimer, was introduced in 1954 and continues to be manufactured today. Another key model is the Duograph, a split-seconds chronograph that was Breitling's most prestigious wristwatch during the 1940s through '60s. Their watches are built on their reputation for precision and sturdiness. View More Works