£1,450.00
Introduced as part of Breitling’s expanding range of professional wristwatches, the Colt collection became one of the brand’s most recognisable designs during the 1990s. Originally developed with an emphasis on robustness, legibility and practical functionality, the Colt drew heavily upon Breitling’s aviation heritage while incorporating the durability expected of a professional sports watch. By 1995, the collection had established itself as a popular alternative to the larger and more complicated instruments for which Breitling had become particularly well known.
This 1995 reference A17035 features a stainless steel case measuring 38mm in diameter, with Breitling’s characteristic unidirectional rotating bezel and distinctive raised rider tabs. The crisp white dial is particularly attractive, featuring prominent Arabic numerals, luminous hands and a date aperture positioned at three o’clock. Beneath the dial is Breitling’s calibre 17 automatic movement, based upon the well-regarded ETA 2824-2, providing reliable self-winding timekeeping. The substantial construction, screw-down crown and originally specified 300-metre water resistance reflect the practical engineering behind the Colt collection.
The combination of the white dial and stainless steel case gives this example a particularly clean and understated appearance, contrasting nicely with the more elaborate chronographs produced by Breitling during the same period. At 38mm, the case offers comfortable and versatile proportions while retaining the purposeful character of a 1990s Breitling sports watch. An appealing example of the original Colt Automatic, representing an era when Breitling combined traditional mechanical movements with its increasingly distinctive professional watch designs.
| Case Size | 38mm (excluding crown) |
|---|---|
| Complications | Date |
| Delivery | Watch only |
| Calibre | Breitling signed ETA 2824 Automatic |
| Reference | A17035 |
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