Watch of the Week: Breitling Chronomat Evolution K13356

It’s our favorite time of the week! Well, it’s our favorite time of Monday, at least, when we celebrate the end of day one of the work week with a fabulous featured watch. We’ve been stocking up on plenty of super high-end luxury watches lately, with appearances from the usual suspects. More second hand Patek Philippe watches than you can shake a stick at, our usual abundance of pre owned Rolex watches, and even a completely iced out Audemars Piguet we’re saving for a special occasion (like next Monday, perhaps.)

But with Patek Philippes stealing the show left and right, it can sometimes be all too easy for us to forget about the vast stores of gorgeous Swiss Luxury watches from the other brands. Namely, Breitling. This week, we scooped up not one but two jaw dropping pre owned Breitling watches. Rare to the secondhand market right now, the Breitling Chronomat Evolution is a late model Breitling that most owners are not ready to give up. This lucky buy reminded us that Breitlings are here to stay in a big way, can hold their own against the bigger brands, and are a horological force to be reckoned with.

Breitling Chronomat Evolution K13356 Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch

Behold, the Breitling Chronomat Evolution K13356, studded with factory diamonds and set in 18kt yellow gold (we also have the white gold version for those who prefer silver metal). Just one look at this watch is really enough to stop you in your tracks, but because we’re watch obsessed, allow us to delve a little deeper. At first glance, our eyes snap to the perfect diamond bezel.

But once we’re past the bling (approx 1.14 carats worth to be precise), the features start to shine. Notice the boldly carved big markers on the bezel. The incredible mother of pearl dial somehow manages not to be overwhelmed by a date window, tachymeter, factory diamond markers and three subdials. Gold tone sub seconds, 30 minute counter and 12-hour counter subdials are a feast for the eyes on this chronograph.The case, crown, pushers and lugs are all brilliantly polished in 18kt yellow gold, along with the gorgeous bracelet.

The beautiful Pilot bracelet is clasped with a Breitling stamped (obviously) deployent clasp. The relative hugeness of the case is extra obvious from this point of view, and the hefty case size (a solid 44mm) is complimented by nicely proportionate 22mm lugs. But the case back itself is worthy of its own close up.

A pushed down case back stamped with Breitling regalia houses the powerful Breitling 13 movement (aka the B13 automatic mechanical), an automatic movement with a ETA Valjoux 7750 base to service its chronograph and date functions. With a 42 hour power reserve, the hefty watch gives you exceptional leeway – if you can bear to have it off of your wrist for that long. But when it’s absolutely necessary, fear not – this Breitling Chronomat evolution in 18kt yellow gold comes with box and papers, so you’ll always have a place for safekeeping.