A hallmark of Breitling’s horological involvement in the aviation industry, the Breitling Chronomat has stood as a beacon of horological excellence since its inception in 1941. Originally created for the scientific and engineering community, the Chronomat boasted its pioneering slide-rule bezel, an innovative feature designed to aid in complex calculations. This distinctive characteristic not only underscored Breitling's commitment to functionality but also marked the Chronomat as a forerunner in the realm of tool watches. Then in 1983 Breitling decided to revive the collection, specifically for pilots, an industry it has made a magnificent impact on, through its collaborations with Frecce Tricolori, an aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force and others. Today, the Breitling Chronomat continues to embody the brand's pioneering spirit, combining timeless elegance with unmatched precision. Its design, featuring a robust case, intricate dial layouts, and the signature onion crown, appeals to both aviation professionals and watch enthusiasts alike. Offered here we have an 18kt yellow gold example of the Chronomat UTC ref. K13047 from the 1990s on a leather strap with a stunning green dial for its main dial and second time zone display, attached to the case at 6 o’clock, that encapsulates this particular example’s exceedingly luxurious aesthetic and tool watch design and sense of utility.

Watch is in overall very good condition. The yellow gold case shows moderate surface scratches and marks, while the case back displays scratches with well-defined engravings in the centre section and a partially worn lighter engraving around the outer edge. The bezel remains well defined, with some black enamel missing from the numerals and markings. The dial remains near mint with very clean hands. The hinged secondary UTC module that sits within the gold bracelet section shows some wear on the surface, with scratches and light nicks, with its dial and hands also remaining near mint. It is fitted with a green sharkskin strap and a gold deployant clasp showing light surface scratches.

Luxurious, robust and equally functional, this 18kt yellow gold Chronomat merges everything a modern watch collector could want in a timepiece with a rich heritage and an impressive brand history like Breitling that results in a wonderfully collectible watch.