Breitling Chronograph-Chronometer Ref. A 13356
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2005
Maker / issuer
BreitlingThis Breitling chronometer wristwatch, reference A 13356, is a stainless steel, self-winding timepiece dating to approximately 2005. It features a tonneau-shaped case measuring 44 mm in diameter and 17 mm in thickness.
The watch is distinguished by its mother-of-pearl dial, which is fitted with white gold baton indexes set with 16 round diamonds. Complications include a chronograph with subsidiary registers for 12 hours and 30 minutes, a central seconds hand, and a date aperture. The bezel is a graduated, unidirectional revolving type with rider tabs. The movement is the Breitling Caliber 13, which is rhodium-plated with fausses cotes decoration and a micrometer regulator.
The watch is presented on a stainless steel link bracelet with a deployant clasp. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Breitling
- Caliber
- Cal. 13
- Diameter
- 44 mm
- Reference
- A 13356
- Dial Material
- Mother-of-pearl
- Serial Number
- 2084571
- Date of Manufacture
- circa 2005
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is powered by the Breitling Caliber 13, a self-winding movement. It consists of 25 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance. Technical specifications of the movement include a shock absorber, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator for precise adjustment.
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a three-body stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, which features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It is designed to be water-resistant and includes a screwed-down case back and crown, the latter featuring an embossed logo. The bezel is a graduated, unidirectional revolving component equipped with rider tabs, paired with a sapphire crystal for protection. The dial is composed of mother-of-pearl and is indices-marked with white gold baton indexes set with 16 round diamonds. It incorporates an outer 1/5th seconds chronograph scale and tachometer graduation. Additional functions include subsidiary dials for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, and an aperture for the date, all complemented by luminous white gold baton hands.
- Visible features
- • Mother-of-pearl dial with diamond-set indexes • Unidirectional rotating bezel with rider tabs • Stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp • Date aperture at the 3 o'clock position
- Condition and Authentication
- The auction description provides a specific condition report for the individual components of the watch. The dial is described as being in an 'as new' state, while the hands are identified as the original set. The movement is graded at 2*, indicating a very good condition despite the noted requirement for an overhaul. The case is graded as 'Good' within the auction house's system, and the overall grade for the lot is listed as 'AA', classified as 'Very good'. The watch, including the dial, case, and movement, is stated to be signed by Breitling.
Identification
- Reference
- A 13356
- Serial number
- 2084571
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Service status requires attention as the auction report recommends an overhaul
- Research required: Case condition is described as 'Good' while the dial is 'As new'