Breitling Chronomat 808 wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 1966
Maker / issuer
BreitlingThis Breitling Chronomat 808, reference 217012, is a vintage stainless steel chronograph wristwatch dating to late 1966. It features a manual-wind Venus caliber 175 movement with 17 jewels, operating at 18,000 A/h with a 45-hour power reserve.
The dial is a "panda" design, characterized by a black central section and a white outer ring containing red and black Arabic numerals, including a telemeter scale. The hours are indicated by stainless steel batons and luminous dots. The timepiece includes two sub-dials for seconds at 9 o'clock and a 45-minute counter at 3 o'clock. The stainless steel case measures 37.50mm in diameter and is engraved on the outside with its reference and model details, and on the inside with its unique serial number.
The watch is fitted with a leather band and features a crown bearing the Breitling logo.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Breitling
- Model
- Chronomat 808
- Movement
- Venus 175, manual-wind, 17 jewels
- Reference
- 217012
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Serial Number
- 1075301
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Breitling
- Technical frequency
- 18,000 A/h
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a panda-style dial with a black center and a contrasting white outer ring. This peripheral ring displays red and black Arabic numerals for telemetric calculations. The hour markers consist of stainless steel batons accompanied by luminous dots. The chronograph sub-dials are positioned at 9 o'clock for running seconds and 3 o'clock for a 45-minute register. The main hour and minute hands are of a Dauphine design and constructed from stainless steel, while the center-mounted chronograph seconds hand is finished in red.
- Visible features
- • The chronograph features a red central sweep seconds hand • The bezel has a rotating design with a tachymeter/telemeter scale • Dial features distinct 'Chronomat' branding at the 6 o'clock position • The watch is currently paired with a non-original red leather strap
- Case and Movement
- The watch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 37.50mm in diameter and 44mm in length including the lugs. The exterior of the case back is engraved with the model name, reference number, and material specifications. The internal case back bears the company name and serial number. The movement is a manual-wind Venus 175 caliber containing 17 jewels. It operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and provides a 45-hour power reserve. The movement includes a pillar wheel mechanism for the chronograph functions.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports that the timepiece is in very good condition. It is noted that the watch has undergone a full service. The timepiece comes without its original box or associated papers. The watch is attributed to the 1966 period based on the vendor's documentation. The crown of the watch is marked with the Breitling logo.
Identification
- Reference
- 217012
- Serial number
- 1075301
- 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: The exact month of manufacture is not specified beyond 'late 1966'
- Research required: The luminous material on the hands and markers has not been verified for originality or age-related degradation