Breitling Colt Automatic Chronometre

This is a luxury men's wristwatch from the Breitling Colt series, featuring a blue sunburst dial. The watch is constructed from high-grade stainless steel with a polished finish on both the case and the multi-link 'Professional' style bracelet. The dial contains luminous baton hour markers, a printed 24-hour inner scale, and a date window located at the 3 o'clock position. Notable markings include the Breitling winged logo and '1884' branding at the 12 o'clock position, with text indicating 'COLT CHRONOMETRE AUTOMATIC' below. The timepiece features a unidirectional rotating bezel with signature rider tabs at the 15, 30, and 45-minute marks, plus a luminous pip at the 60-minute mark. Measuring approximately 41mm in case diameter, the construction includes a screw-down crown with protective guards. The visible condition shows significant signs of wear and age, including light scratching across the bezel, case, and bracelet links. There is noticeable grime and patina accumulation in the recessed areas of the bezel and bracelet links. The sapphire crystal appears intact, and the dial shows no signs of moisture ingress. Based on the design, this model likely dates from the early to mid-2000s, representing a rugged yet sophisticated tool-watch aesthetic typical of Breitling's aviation heritage.

I have conducted a visual examination of this Breitling Colt Automatic (Reference A17380 or similar), likely dating from the 2005–2011 production era. The watch exhibits a genuine Breitling aesthetic, characterized by the signature rider tabs, font-correct date wheel, and high-quality sunburst blue finish. However, the condition is Grade B/C (Fair), showing significant surface abrasions, micro-scratches on the polished surfaces, and notable DNA/organic buildup in the bracelet links and bezel grooves. While the sapphire crystal appears free of chips, the case shows signs of unpolished, heavy daily wear. Market demand for the 41mm Colt remains steady as an entry-point luxury 'tool watch.' Comparables for examples in 'Mint' condition with box and papers reach $2,200, but the current state of this piece necessitates a professional service and ultrasonic cleaning, which subtracts from the immediate liquid value. Limitation: This valuation assumes the Breitling Caliber 17 movement is functional and maintains COSC chronometer standards. From a photo alone, I cannot verify the movement's authenticity, serial number matching, or water resistance integrity. A full physical authentication would require opening the case back to inspect the movement's finishing and serial stamps, as well as a pressure test. Final value would be bolstered by original documentation (the 'Full Set'), which is not currently present.