Breitling watch, quartz dark blue dial, Colt Series - Chrono Colt Ocean NOS, 38mm - A53350

Breitling chronograph from the Colt collection, Chrono Colt Ocean model, in 38 mm stainless steel, with unidirectional rotating bezel, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and water resistance to 100 metres. It is powered by the Breitling calibre B53 quartz movement (based on the ETA 251.262). The dial is dark blue, a deep shade halfway between black and dark blue, with three silver sub-dials and a date display. It is a NOS (New Old Stock) piece: never worn, it has remained in our warehouse since the years when we were an official Breitling retailer, complete with its original Breitling box and warranty and accompanied by our Gioielleria Cola 1890 24-month warranty on movement and condition. Original Breitling Fighter steel bracelet with signed deployant clasp. Reference A53350.

DESCRIPTION

Colt Chrono Ocean: the Breitling sports chronograph in the deepest blue

Breitling, founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, is the Swiss brand of chronographs and chronometers. The Colt line is its most sporty and accessible offering: robust cases, rotating bezels, excellent readability. The Chrono Colt Ocean, produced between the late 1990s and early 2000s, is one of its most successful expressions: a compact 38 mm quartz chronograph that can be worn every day without going unnoticed.

The character of this piece lies in its dial. Dark blue is a deep colour, almost black in low light, which turns to midnight blue in direct light. Against this dark background, the three silver sub-dials, luminous markers and the Breitling logo with golden wings stand out. The result is a sporty yet elegant watch that looks equally good with a jacket or casual attire.

The dominant technical feature is the calibre B53 quartz chronograph. Quartz ensures consistent accuracy, requires no winding and needs only a battery replacement for maintenance. The three silver sub-dials measure the chronograph hours, tenths of a second and, at 6 o'clock, the small seconds. The unidirectional rotating bezel allows elapsed time to be measured, like on diving watches.

This piece is a NOS — New Old Stock: it is not a used watch, but a piece that was never sold and has remained in our warehouse stock since the years when the jewellery store was an official Breitling retailer. This is evidenced by the original Breitling box and warranty that accompany it, and the store tag still attached to the deployant clasp.

The case
Round 38 mm stainless steel case with 18 mm lugs. The unidirectional rotating bezel has raised rider tabs numbered 15, 30 and 45 and the reference at 12 o'clock. The crown is knurled and screw-down, with the two chronograph pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock. The crystal is sapphire. The steel case back bears the engravings "CHRONOGRAPHE CERTIFIE CHRONOMETRE", "MANUFACTURE EN SUISSE" and "ETANCHE 100M", the medallion with the Breitling 1884 logo with wings and anchor and the reference "A53350". Declared water resistance: 100 metres (330 feet).

The dial
Dark blue dial, between black and dark blue, with a matte finish. The number 12 is Arabic, while the other markers are applied baton markers with luminous material. Three silver sub-dials are positioned at 10, 2 and 6 o'clock. The date display is between 4 and 5 o'clock, in a framed window. The tachymetre scale runs around the outer edge. The dial features the Breitling logo with golden wings and the inscription "1884", "COLT" and the cursive signature "Chrono Ocean", "100 METRES 330 FEET". The hands are baton-shaped with luminous inserts, including a central chronograph hand.

The movement
Breitling calibre B53 quartz movement (Cal. 53), based on the ETA 251.262, a very widely used Swiss base: servicing is straightforward and spare parts are readily available. It is a certified chronometer chronograph, as stated on the case back. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with hour and tenths of a second counters, and quick-set date.

The bracelet
Original Breitling steel bracelet, Fighter model, with 18 mm end links. The links have a satin finish in the centre and a polished finish on the sides. The clasp is a signed fold-over deployant, with the Breitling wings and the inscription "BREITLING 1884" on the outside and the engravings "BREITLING", "REGISTERED MODEL" and "STAINLESS STEEL" on the inside. The bracelet has never been worn.

Operating condition
New old stock watch, never worn, with the store tag still attached to the deployant clasp. The chronograph, counters and date display have been checked and are working correctly.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Brand — Breitling
Collection — Colt
Model — Chrono Colt Ocean (Colt Chronograph Ocean)
Reference — A53350
Condition — NOS (New Old Stock), never worn
Case material — Stainless steel
Case shape — Round
Case size — 38 mm
Bezel — Unidirectional rotating, steel, raised rider tabs
Case back — Steel, with engravings and reference A53350
Crystal — Sapphire
Dial — Dark blue (between black and dark blue), silver sub-dials
Markers and hands — Applied luminous baton markers; luminous baton hands
Date display — Between 4 and 5 o'clock
Sub-dials — Three, at 10, 2 and 6 o'clock
Functions — Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph, date
Movement — Quartz, Breitling calibre B53 (based on ETA 251.262)
Certification — Certified chronometer chronograph (engraving on the case back)
Water resistance — 100 m (330 ft)
Crown — Screw-down
Bracelet — Breitling Fighter in steel, 18 mm end links
Clasp — Signed steel fold-over deployant
Origin — Switzerland
Gender — Men's / Unisex

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Breitling Colt Chrono Ocean watch ref. A53350
Original Breitling box
Original official Breitling warranty (blank, as it is a NOS piece)
Store tag
Gioielleria Cola 1890 warranty certificate

WARRANTY

The watch is a NOS piece: the official Breitling warranty included is the original, blank one. It is therefore sold with our jewellery store's warranty, Gioielleria Cola 1890, of 24 months on movement and condition.