112nd Auction

2025/5/10

Lot 107

Breitling
Chrono-Matic 24H

A limited-edition flyback wrist chronograph in practically new condition, with 24-hour display and date - CHRONOMETER

Sold

estimated
2.8004.000 €
Price realized
3.200 €
specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with engraving, crown on the left, bidirectional rotating bezel with slide rule function, original steel bracelet, total length 200 mm.
Dial
Black.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.2125912
Ref.A22360
Cal.22LC
Diam.45 mm
Circa2003
Ctry.Switzerland
Lim.396/1000


Breitling revived on of their most remarkable 20th century timepieces – the Chrono-Matic - in the middle of the noughties. The launch of a limited edition of 1,000 pieces in 2006 presented a watch that came in a 45 mm case inspired by the design of the Chrono-Matic range of the 1970s and fits the wrist perfectly. The case comes with a crown on the left, reminiscent of the original position of the crown which used to be the distinctive feature of the range. The dial also emphasises the watch’s historic charm: An outer slide rule connected to the bidirectional bezel, high-contrast black colouring with attractive red accents, as well as two subdials and a date window at 6 o’clock.
The Chrono-Matic features an unusual and distinctive 24-hour dial, i.e., the hour hand revolves only once per day instead of twice. The automatic, chronometer-certified Breitling calibre 22LC guarantees the accuracy of the timekeeping, while also allowing for a chronograph flyback function.