This discontinued, yet still desirable, Colt Chronograph is a quartz powerhouse that makes for the perfect grab-and-go tool watch. With the Colt, you get classic Breitling pilot vibes with a 2-6-10 reverse panda dial layout, and a ratcheting steel bezel with a 200m depth rating for a bonus diver’s watch appeal. This particular piece is ultra clean with minimal signs of ever being worn.

In Breitling’s own words:

“In the 1980s, Breitling developed the Colt for the armed forces. The no-nonsense dial had luminescent indexes with a subset of military hours for easy readability, even in low light. Breitling gave it a super sturdy case, with an extra-wide bezel and raised riders, so the crystal wouldn’t take a beating during military exercises. The Colt came in a variety of calibers, both mechanical and SuperQuartz.”

Detailed Specs:

• Reference: A7338811/BD43
• Movement: SuperQuartz (thermocompensated), Swiss made
• Caliber: Breilting 73
• Case: 316L Stainless steel
• Diameter: 44mm
• Thickness: 13.4mm
• Lug-to-Lug: 53.3mm
• Weight: About 200 grams
• Dial: Black reverse panda style with silver subdials
• Lume: Super-LumiNova
• Bezel: Uni-directional rotating
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant and glareproofed sapphire
• Band: Stainless steel Pro III bracelet
• Lug-Width: 22mm
• Crown: Screw-down
• Water Resistant up to 200m / 660ft
• Retail Price: $3,465 USD

Age: Date stamp of 3715 (learn more about Breitling manufacturing date codes)

Includes: Breitling box and papers (outer cardboard box, inner brown leather travel case, watch holder, digital card activated by the original AD on 11/18, card holder, Colt user manual, COSC certificate, warranty booklet, hangtag).

Condition: Excellent overall. Some marks on the caseback, nothing out of the ordinary for a polished back watch of this age. The original AD filled out the electronic warranty card, but there are some zones that look as if something pressed on it too hard, possibly during transport – everything is legible. New battery installed.