Breitling - Small Second - 56334 - Men - 1950-1959

Breitling Genève Small Second – Vintage Dress Watch – Mechanical – 35 mm

Offered for auction is a beautiful and highly elegant Breitling Genève Small Second, a refined vintage Swiss dress watch that perfectly reflects the understated sophistication of mid-century watchmaking.

While Breitling is internationally renowned for aviation chronographs and technical tool watches, the maison also produced exceptional dress watches during the golden era of Swiss horology. This vintage piece is a superb example of that heritage, combining refined aesthetics, excellent proportions, and reliable mechanical craftsmanship.

This watch features a very elegant champagne silver sunburst factory dial, enhanced by beautiful rose-gold tone Arabic numerals and applied hour markers, creating a warm and luxurious vintage presence. The balanced small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock adds symmetry and classic charm, while the dauphine-style hands complete the sophisticated design.

The 35 mm chromed case offers ideal vintage proportions, making this piece both comfortable and timeless on the wrist.

Delivered with generic box.

Technical Details

Brand: Breitling Genève
Model: Small Second
Movement: Swiss Mechanical Breitling Movement
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Case Material: Chromed Case with Stainless Steel Back
Case Diameter: 35 mm
Crystal: Acrylic Glass
Dial: Original Champagne Silver Sunburst Factory Dial
Strap: Generic Leather Strap
Wrist Size: Fits up to approx. 19 cm wrist
Water Resistance: Untested
Functions
- Hours
- Minutes
- Small Seconds

Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B+ condition, showing signs of wear consistent with age and careful use.

The chromed case remains in very attractive condition with normal light wear and minor marks expected from a vintage watch of this age.
The dial is particularly beautiful and well preserved, showing a clean surface with elegant vintage character.
The acrylic crystal shows light signs of use consistent with age.
The movement is clean and well preserved, with a beautiful copper-gold finish and visible Breitling signature, reflecting the brand’s mechanical quality from this era.
The leather strap is in good wearable condition.

Overall, the watch presents very well and remains in notably good condition for its age.

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Story & Heritage

Founded in 1884, Breitling built its reputation on precision, reliability, and innovation. While the brand became legendary for aviation icons such as the Navitimer and Chronomat, its vintage dress watches reveal a more discreet yet equally impressive side of Breitling’s history.

During the mid-20th century, Breitling produced elegant mechanical watches designed for gentlemen who appreciated refined aesthetics and Swiss precision in equal measure. These pieces were created during a time when simplicity, proportions, and craftsmanship defined true luxury.

This Breitling Genève Small Second embodies exactly that philosophy.

Its warm champagne dial, rose-gold accents, classic small seconds layout, and finely crafted mechanical movement create a timeless watch with exceptional vintage charm. It is a piece that speaks quietly—but with great elegance.

More than just a watch, this is a fine example of classic Swiss watchmaking from one of the most respected names in horology.

An excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of elegant vintage Breitling timepieces.

Internal Reference Number - FLO 141