anything modern replica Breitling A17350 Men's watch day (save the Navitimer, of course)

We've mentioned before how much we love the Breitling chronographs from the 1940s, they are so much cooler than anything modern replica Breitling A17350 Men's watch day (save the Navitimer, of course).The watch we've found today is perhaps our favorite 1940s Breitling we've come across yet, and for a few reasons.This bad boy is a rattrapante, or split second chronograph.This not-often used complication allows the wearer to track not only total elapsed time but also small intervals, such as laps, without having to start and stop the chronograph.

This morning after a breakfast that included the ubiquitous Corum 383-250-20-0F06-FB24R Men's watch Portuguese ham, we were shuttled to the marina in the nearby port town of Cascais.There we boarded a former Volvo Ocean Race yacht for six hours of tacking, jibing, coming to and coming about.An expert crew of French sailors, including four-time round-the-world sailor and Rolex Fastnet Race winner, Sebastien Josse, taught us the basics of nautical navigation – the use of a tant in celestial navigation, dead reckoning and coastal navigation.All skippers were sporting the new Portuguese Yacht Club Chrono, which, to this reporter, looks even better in the steel (and gold) than it does in the publicity photos.

Look at that crown.This original winding crown does more than just wind, it actually operates the split second hand of the chronograph.Finally, just look at the face of this watch.The original art deco font used for the hour markers is beautiful, and replica Breitling Windrider Chronomat Men's watch more than just a little unique.Then ther eis the blue tachymetre scale, another great touch.This is an exceptional old Breitling, one we'd pick up if in the market for a rarity from a great brand.It is listed to sell at about 5000 GBP.Click here for the details.