Breitling Premier Chronograph

When it comes to vintage chronographs, Breitling can be somewhat polarizing. While best known for their Navitimer line of aviation computer watches, some collectors find their dials too busy and difficult to read for daily wear. As a result, these chronographs don’t always get the same appreciation as some of their contemporary counterparts. We'd like to change that, and this watch, a Premier from the 1950s, is a great starting point. Breitling first started manufacturing the Premier line of chronographs as early as the 1940s. With triple chronograph registers, blued-steel hands, and a lack of the clutter found on something like the Navitimer, they're an exercise in understated elegance. In fact, one could almost say they're dress watches. This particular piece dated to circa 1950s and features a 35mm red gold case with 'holey lugs', an acrylic crystal, square pushers, and a satin silver Tritium dial with minimalist indices, radial finished sub registers, and a matching blued-steel handset. Are you drooling yet? Powered by a hand-cranking movement, this piece comes fitted to a brown suede strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a matching gold tone pin buckle. While these are not exactly scarce, finding one in excellent overall condition such as this is always a treat. Wether you're simply looking for a sharp, classic looking vintage chronograph, or are a seasoned Breitling collector, this piece makes for a great option!