Breitling - Colt Automatic - A17035 - Men - 1990-1999

Breitling Colt Automatic A17035 – Stainless Steel – Silver White Dial – Swiss Made – Vintage 1990s
This is a vintage Breitling Colt Automatic, reference A17035, featuring a beautiful silver-white dial and a robust stainless steel case.
The Colt collection is known for its sporty, military-inspired design, combining excellent legibility with the precision and reliability of Swiss watchmaking.
This model features distinctive raised Arabic numeral hour markers, luminous hands, a date display at the 3 o'clock position, and a rotating bezel with Breitling's characteristic rider tabs.
The dial is decorated with the Breitling winged logo and features the inscriptions "Automatic" and "300M 1000FT".
The watch is powered by a Swiss automatic movement, Breitling Caliber 17, based on the ETA 2824-2.
It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet that complements the sporty yet elegant design.
Condition:
The watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of previous use.
There are scratches and minor marks on the stainless steel case, bezel, and bracelet, consistent with its age.
The dial appears well preserved, while the luminous material shows some signs of aging.
Please carefully examine all photographs for the exact cosmetic condition.
The current accuracy, power reserve, and service history have not been verified.
Although the caseback is marked 300M / 1000FT, water resistance has not been tested. Water resistance is therefore not guaranteed.
Specifications:
• Brand: Breitling
• Model: Colt Automatic
• Reference: A17035
• Movement: Swiss Automatic
• Caliber: Breitling 17
• Case: Stainless Steel
• Case Diameter: Approx. 38 mm (nominal specification, excluding crown)
• Dial: Silver White
• Crystal: Sapphire (model specification, not independently verified)
• Bezel: Rotating Bezel
• Date Display: 3 o'clock
• Bracelet: Stainless Steel
• Wrist Size: Approx. 16–17 cm (estimated)
• Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
This vintage Breitling Colt Automatic is an attractive choice for collectors and enthusiasts looking for a classic Swiss sports watch with a timeless design.
The watch will be carefully packaged for safe international shipping.
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