Breitling Chronomat P32398101C1S1

The case measures 40mm across and 11.77mm thick. Case material: Stainless steel and platinum. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

Automatic, Breitling Caliber 32, COSC-certified chronometer. Power reserve is 42 hours.

It is rated to 200 meters, about 656 feet. That is a diving rating: it is built for scuba use, not just for getting wet. One caution that applies to every watch on this page: a water resistance figure describes a new watch with fresh gaskets. On a piece that is years past its last service, treat the rating as unknown until it has been pressure tested.

The same guides put the movement family in positions 2-3 (32 = Breitling Caliber 32) and a COSC flag in position 4 (3 = COSC-certified). The long form ends in a dial code (C1) and a strap code (S1); Breitling lists a P32398101C1S2 alongside it, so the final pair fixes the strap rather than the watch. Breitling does not publish this scheme. It is compiled from collector documentation and reads as a reliable guide rather than a manufacturer specification.. Reading the reference is the fastest way to confirm that a watch is what the seller says it is, before you get anywhere near the movement.

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.