Breitling Transocean Chronograph 43mm Rose Gold Auto — USD 12,000

Breitling introduced the Superocean Ref 1004 in 1957, showcasing similarities with Omega and JLC, yet distinctive features. It has a thin case, long lugs, radium-filled indexes, and a unique bezel. The watch houses an ETA movement and is considered rare and desirable, despite its modest size.

Team, As I committed last week, here we have the final set of the Breitling pictures that I took from "two lost boxes" from a friend collector. Wrapping up this series (that may continue if he locates more missing boxes), we have "modern" watches, including a very nice Chronomatic, a Sprint and some

Yesterday the first product of the Kern era Breitling has been unveiled - the Navitimer 8. It is certainly not a rehash of the Navitimer as we most often know it (slide rule and all). At the same time, it is probably also time for something different, something complementary, extending the brand in

The in-house Chronograph movement B01, unveiled in 2009, is a fundamental pillar in the Breitling strategy. Beyond the strengthening of the horological contents, this movement also answers to the industrial logic that must give to Breitling a greater independence from traditional providers including

One, the Superocean ref 1004 is from the late 50's, the chronograph is from the 60's. One is an icon, the Superocean, while the military chronograph is a rare beast, especially with its sterile dial. Both being very atypic for Breitling. I am thinking about adding 4 or 5 other vintage Breitling, suc