Estate Originals Gentleman's Titanium BREITLING 1884 AVENGER M1 CHRONOGRAPH CERTIFIE CHRONOMETRE Swiss Made Wristwatch

This gentleman's BREITLING 1884 AVENGER M1 CHRONOGRAPH CERTIFIE CHRONOMETRE Swiss-made wristwatch is made of Titanium and has a 45mm case diameter, a round grey dial, luminescent Arabic numerals with white, red, and luminescent hands. There is a date window between 4 and 5 o'clock and 3 sub-dials at the 2, 6 and 10 o'clock. There is a uni-directional rotatable outer bezel, a tachymeter and a sapphire crystal. It is water resistant to 1000M/3300FT and runs on a quartz movement. The model # is E73360 and case # 656186. The watch is attached to a titanium bracelet with a double fold-over clasp signed Breitling. The watch comes with the original box and instruction manual.

The Breitling Avenger is a study in superlatives: unparalleled safety and reliability; extreme robustness and shock resistance; maximum functionality; and incredible readability. While the Breitling Avenger was released more recently, its origins remain linked to Breitling’s history with aviation. The slide-rule chronograph is extremely useful for a variety of calculations including those made by pilots and navigators. So, this is a bit of the provenance that the Avenger came with when it was released in 2001. The Breitling M1 Avenger diver chronograph (later re-badged as the Seawolf) is the only chronograph that is both waterproof and operational up to the enormous depth of 1000M.

According to Breitling this unprecedented technical feat has been achieved by the principle of the magnetic push-piece, a Breitling proprietary patented device enabling activation of chronograph controls that precludes any direct contact between the push-piece and the movement. In other words, its controls are operated through the metal of the case. Its excellent ergonomics go well beyond its non-slip, easy-to-handle crown and push pieces and generous dial - despite its exceptional size the case architecture makes it very comfortable on the wrist. The watch possesses Breitling's extremely precise Caliber 73 SuperQuartz movement capable of split-second timing and recording measurements in 1/10 second increments.

Breitling is a Swiss luxury watch brand founded by Léon Breitling in 1884. Léon Breitling was a skilled watchmaker who crafted both timepieces and intelligent measuring tools in his workshop. Breitling is the inventor of the chronograph and winner of many awards for quality and performance so it makes perfect sense that the company has an excellent reputation. Breitling was the first to put the chronograph inside a wristwatch and enable an easy-to-use function inside of the watch. Famous celebrities, such as Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt are Breitling owners.

On a whole, Breitling watches hold their value on the resale market, even with age which is why their vintage models remain incredibly popular. It's a combination of provenance, quality and innovative features that makes a Breitling watch so investible and valuable as a collector. Breitling began by creating aircraft cockpit instruments. The brand introduced the first chronograph wristwatch, and subsequently created some of the first pilot watches. From being a pioneer in aviation, Breitling today creates timepieces for land, sea, and air.

• Titanium
• Gram weight: 148.7
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes: $4,400.00 (Appraisal certificate included)
• Please note: the replacement value is based upon the secondary market as the watch is no longer produced
• Case measures approximately 45mm in diameter

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.