Breitling

Breitling Men's A1738011/C676 Aeromarine Colt Automatic II Watch

• Quality Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
• Sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 41.1 mm

Product Description

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Built for performance and reliability, the Colt Automatic features a handsomely finished steel case on Breitling's dynamic triple link steel Professional II bracelet. The classic blue dial is detailed with circular grooves and features highly legible luminescent hands and markers, a 24-hour time scale, and a date display at the three o'clock hour. The dial is capped with a scratch-resistant glareproof sapphire crystal and framed by a unidirectional rotating steel bezel with engraved minute markers. Alternating brushed and polished finishes on the bezel are an example of the fine detailing of this watch. The ergonomic screw-locked crown contributes to the watch's 500 meter water resistance rating, and lateral crown reinforcements provide excellent shock protection. This Breitling watch is powered by self-winding caliber 17 automatic movement.

The Breitling Story

Louis Breitling founded his watch company in 1884 in St Imier, Switzerland with the specific purpose to develop chronographs and counters for scientific and industrial applications. In the early 19th century, Breitling expanded into creating high-quality timing instruments for automobiles and airplanes, beginning a long history of creating timing instruments for the aviation industry. In 1952, the Navitimer was launched, a wrist watch equipped with a so called "navigation computer" that allowed pilots to calculate flight plans. In 1962, the 24-hour Cosmonaute chronograph was released, and this watch was worn by Scott Carpenter when he flew America's second ever manned orbital flight in the Aurora 7.

Continuing to innovate for professional flyers, in the mid-1990s Breitling introduced the Emergency, which features a built-in microtransmitter that broadcasts on the 121.5 MHz aircraft emergency frequency. This is used as a backup to airborne beacons, and its signal can be picked up within a range of up to 90 nautical miles. The Emergency has been put to the test on several occasions, most famously in rescuing two British pilots who crashed their helicopter in Antarctica.

Breitling has also been at the forefront in advancing the mechanics of the chronograph timepiece. In 1923, it was the first watch manufacturer to introduce an independent push piece for the chronograph, enabling the start and return-to-zero function (previously performed by the winding-crown). Then in 1934, Breitling added a second push piece to the chronograph enabling either cumulative or incremental time recording.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000G2CHNA
• Item model number: A1738011/C676
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,816 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Breitling Colt Automatic, December 15, 2007

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HOG man "sweetness" (Florida) - See all my reviews

First off the watch is more like 39mm not 42 mm. Not a huge difference but it helps put it into perspective. The workmanship is typical Breitling - excellent. I like its simple yet elegant look. Most of my watches are diver style so this fits very well. It is not a heavy watch but it still has presence. I have DOXA and Fortis watches and I would put this in the same class. Would have preferred this in black PVD or DLC but that was not to be. I also wish it were more brushed finish rather than polished. But I might be able to do that myself or have it done. If you want a great looking, well built watch, this will fit the bill.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this watch, November 13, 2007

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Ian Whitehead (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this Breitling Colt Auto about 8 months ago. The watch has just the right mix of style, class and modern design without going OTT. Breitling is a very good Swiss watch maker without the "look at me" factor of Tag's or Rolex's
It's a very chunky watch without feeling too heavy, although the strap is a little too thick at the clasp and digs into your wrist if you rest your arms on your desk while typing, this has also left my strap a little scratched.
Top marks - 10/10

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not order from this seller, October 20, 2010

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Erin Mcintosh - See all my reviews
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I ordered this watch "used". The seller stated that it was slightly scratched and needed a good polishing. That much is true. However he failed to mention that the watch needed $800 in repairs. The watch doesnt even work!! Now I have to send it back to Breitling for a complete overhaul. Don't order from this seller!