Why This Watch Matters We can’t resist this Breitling Premier chronograph with a black gilt dial. Can you? The Full Story Breitling made its name developing functional chronographs for critical situations. The most important thing to the brand was legibility, and this chronograph is a perfect example of how good Breitling really was at it. First of all, the black gilt dial is perfectly contrasted by the white subsidiary dials and chronograph hand. The outer tachymeter scale is bright orange, while the hour and minute hands are tipped in blue, allowing for easy reading and separation of function. Furthermore, the 36 mm case is thick to accommodate the chronograph movement, and sits well on the wrist. The Fine Print Maker: BreitlingModel: PremierReference: 788Year: Late 1940sCase No: 559811Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 36 mm diameter; 13 mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: NoLume: NoCaliber: Chronograph movement Venus 178 Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Aged Hunter Green Leather StrapLug Width: 18 mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know The main thing about this watch is the shimmering black gilt dial with perfectly patinated lume. The blued handset is somewhat unusual; however, we have seen similar examples before with the same hands. The case has some light scratches, with more pronounced scuffs on the lower right lug. The engravings on the case back are still deep and you can easily read the case, reference, and serial number.
