Breitling 815 Chronograph

Why We Love It

Why? It's a 38mm steel chronograph with a silver panda dial configuration and a bomber Valjoux movement. That should pretty much sum it up!

Kidding aside, this piece has a lovely clean dial featuring a Panda triple register layout and central chronograph sweep seconds hand, with perfectly patinated tritium luminescent elements on the dial and hands. And while some examples were produced in plated cases with gold 'panda' dials, the steel configurations are rarer and considerably more desirable.

Powered by the Valjoux 7736, the 815 shares quality internals with numerous other brands of the era, such as some of our favorite Heuer models. This particular example is a true survivor, with a crisp stainless steel case and an equally stunning dial. Don't miss it!

The Story

Few brands of vintage watches are as polarizing as Breitling. 

With varied designs and wildly complicated dial aesthetics, a vast majority of collectors simply don't know what to make of Breitling's chronographs. And when faced with the brand's more contemporary offerings, marketing initiatives, and certain je ne sais quoi, one could be forgiven for dismissing their vintage offerings entirely. But to do so would be to overlook some truly beautiful (and important) timepieces.  

From the 1950s to 1970s, Breitling manufactured a range of timepieces with excellent build quality and simpler design language than the more commonly thought of Navitimer/Cosmonatue series. Timepieces such as the SuperOcean, Premier, and Top Time collections, stand in stark contrast to their navigational aid brethren due to their sleek form-follows-function aesthetic and remind us why we shouldn't dismiss vintage Breilting as universally unwearable.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.