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Author:  Brisman [ Thu May 22, 2014 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
Hi Guys,

I've just recently purchased this watch. A quick thank you to "WatchFred" for his help with this.

It should be with me in a week or so, I'm just waiting for something to sell from my current collection.

I took some pics. after putting a deposit on it.

Ref. No. 2105.3. Fred tells me it's one of Roy Geweniger OWJ stock pieces.

Is there a chance it sat next to Fred's in the watch box?

48mm, Cal.12, early seventies. Countdown sub dial at 3 and hour counter at 9, oversized pushers and a screw down crown at 9, 20 ATM.

I'm hoping Fred will add some more information.

I'm pretty excited about this one.

Have a great weekend.

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Author:  buddman [ Thu May 22, 2014 11:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
Its a stunner.
Author:  WatchFred [ Fri May 23, 2014 12:33 am ]
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well, can't really add too much, Donald - besides: congratulations ! :drool:
beautiful piece, great condition; yes, it might have sat in that safe next to mine, untouched for more than 20 years.

Any other manufacturer would have issued a (nicely done & respectful) tribute to the 1969 SuperOcean Chrono-Matic with great fanfare, would have featured it as a core example of a proud heritage - it was clearly the first 20ATM Automatic Diving Chronograph in production, Zenith followed with their El Primero ref. A3822 in 1972 only; Breitling most probably forgot it existed ;)

wear it in health & pride !
Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 12:53 am ]
Post subject:  Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
Thanks buddman.

Thanks Fred.

I found this on the net, interesting, I've never seen No. 2 before. No. 3 being the one I just purchased.

Also, an interesting pic. of the mechanicals of the inner and outer bezel.

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Author:  WatchFred [ Fri May 23, 2014 1:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
#2 is the "running seconds" ref. 2005; the last variation of that model, had a Yachting bezel as an option, there's one for sale here at a rather optimistic price; has a different definition of mint than I do.

http://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage- ... -70.13154/
Author:  buddman [ Fri May 23, 2014 1:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
WatchFred wrote:
#2 is the "running seconds" ref. 2005; the last variation of that model, had a Yachting bezel as an option, there's one for sale here at a rather optimistic price; has a different definition of mint than I do.

http://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage- ... -70.13154/


What is the background of these watches that appear from time to time with the white price sticker on the reverse. Were they sold by O&W?
Author:  WatchFred [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:12 am ]
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no, not O&W. OWJ=Old World Jeweller.
nice story.
http://www.oldworldjewelers.com/breitling-local-story
Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:13 am ]
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There's a write up somewhere, maybe Fred has the link, if not, I'll see if I can find it.
Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:14 am ]
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Thanks Fred, on the Button.
Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:15 am ]
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I mentioned before I bought a 7013 from OWJ and sold, not clever.

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Author:  buddman [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:18 am ]
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WatchFred wrote:
no, not O&W. OWJ=Old World Jeweller.
nice story.
http://www.oldworldjewelers.com/breitling-local-story

Ok, yes. I've read about them before but didn't know the connection to the price stickers. Thanks!
Author:  WatchFred [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:20 am ]
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Fred has more ;) here are the ads from 2003 and 2004. might give you an indication how some of the prices have evolved.

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Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 2:28 am ]
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I wish I had been more wise.

I bought my 7013 in 2009, not much more than listed in your ads.

I'm sure they would be a lot more now.
Author:  vintage [ Fri May 23, 2014 3:43 am ]
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Love the Chrono-matic Superocean! I bought the last 7104 OWJ had a couple of years ago off Ebay. Probably should have kept that one.

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Author:  Brisman [ Fri May 23, 2014 3:58 am ]
Post subject:  Vintage Breitling Superocean Chrono-Matic
Looks great, if only we had known better.

What size was it?
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