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Breitling Chronograph-Chronometer Ref. A 13356

Partially verified

This Breitling chronometer wristwatch, reference A 13356, is a stainless steel, self-winding timepiece dating to approximately 2005. It features a tonneau-shaped case measuring 44 mm in diameter and 17 mm in thickness. The watch is distinguished by its mother-of-pearl dial, which is fitted with white gold baton indexes set with 16 round diamonds. Complications include a chronograph with subsidiary registers for 12 hours and 30 minutes, a central seconds hand, and a date aperture. The bezel is a graduated, unidirectional revolving type with rider tabs. The movement is the Breitling Caliber 13, which is rhodium-plated with fausses cotes decoration and a micrometer regulator. The watch is presented on a stainless steel link bracelet with a deployant clasp. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.

Front view of the Breitling Ref. A 13356 chronograph, showing the mother-of-pearl dial and diamond indexes.
Front view of the Breitling Ref. A 13356 chronograph, showing the mother-of-pearl dial and diamond indexes. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Breitling
Reference
A 13356
Catalogue / lot identifier
258
Source-reported date
circa 2005
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
2084571

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a three-body stainless steel tonneau-shaped case, which features a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It is designed to be water-resistant and includes a screwed-down case back and crown, the latter featuring an embossed logo. The bezel is a graduated, unidirectional revolving component equipped with rider tabs, paired with a sapphire crystal for protection.

The dial is composed of mother-of-pearl and is indices-marked with white gold baton indexes set with 16 round diamonds. It incorporates an outer 1/5th seconds chronograph scale and tachometer graduation. Additional functions include subsidiary dials for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, and an aperture for the date, all complemented by luminous white gold baton hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown with embossed logo”
  • “graduated unidirectional revolving bezel with rider tabs”
  • “Mother-of-pearl with white gold baton indexes set with 16 round diamonds”

Movement

The timepiece is powered by the Breitling Caliber 13, a self-winding movement. It consists of 25 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance.

Technical specifications of the movement include a shock absorber, a self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator for precise adjustment.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 13, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 25 jewels”
  • “straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Condition and Authentication

The auction description provides a specific condition report for the individual components of the watch. The dial is described as being in an 'as new' state, while the hands are identified as the original set. The movement is graded at 2*, indicating a very good condition despite the noted requirement for an overhaul.

The case is graded as 'Good' within the auction house's system, and the overall grade for the lot is listed as 'AA', classified as 'Very good'. The watch, including the dial, case, and movement, is stated to be signed by Breitling.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good”
  • “Dial: 1-01 As new”

Open research questions

  • What specific maintenance history, if any, is available for the Caliber 13 movement to explain the overhaul recommendation?
  • Are there documented variations of the Ref. A 13356 that utilize different dial materials or diamond settings?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Breitling Chronograph-Chronometer Ref. A 13356
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBreitling“Breitling”
ReferenceA 13356“Ref. A 13356”
Serial Number2084571“case No. 2084571”
Diameter44 mm“Diam. 44 mm.”
CaliberCal. 13“M. Cal. 13”
Dial MaterialMother-of-pearl“D. Mother-of-pearl”
Date of Manufacturecirca 2005“Made circa 2005.”

Visible details

  • Mother-of-pearl dial with diamond-set indexes
  • Unidirectional rotating bezel with rider tabs
  • Stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp
  • Date aperture at the 3 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Service status requires attention as the auction report recommends an overhaul
  • Case condition is described as 'Good' while the dial is 'As new'

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Breitling Steel & Diamond Chronograph - Chronometer Breitling, Chronograph - Chronometer, Automatic, case No. 2084571, Ref. A 13356. Made circa 2005. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and a stainless steel Breitling link bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record c07aea3fa3

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