Breitling
Colt Chronograph - Blue Dial

BREITLING Colt Chronograph  38 mm Quartz  Pre-Owned 1999 — Stainless steel — Blue tri-compax dial — Date — Steel bracelet

« Useful precision: a watch that keeps up without slowing you down. »

Some watches are chosen for an occasion; others for a pace. This one is about pace. Picture a morning when you don’t want to negotiate with time: no resetting, no ritual—just a press of a pusher and everything becomes clear. The chronograph measures what actually matters in a packed day: a commute, a meeting, a workout interval, a coffee break before a train. It has that rare unisex quality that moves effortlessly between styles: crisp shirt, blazer, hoodie, black dress, technical jacket… it adapts, it follows, it fits. And the blue dial shifts with the light, a quiet reminder that a sports watch can still be genuinely elegant.

Breitling’s Colt line has always stood for a straightforward promise: character, legibility, toughness, and a tool-watch spirit you can rely on. By the late 1990s, the quartz chronograph made perfect sense—offering precision, practicality and immediate readiness, all aligned with the Breitling mindset. This 1999 example belongs to that era when the tool watch became an urban companion as much as an instrument, without losing its attitude.The 38 mm stainless-steel case is one of the most versatile sizes for a unisex chronograph: present enough to feel purposeful, compact enough to stay refined on slimmer wrists. The blue tri-compax layout structures information in a beautifully balanced way, while the date adds true day-to-day usefulness. The quartz movement brings real freedom: consistent accuracy, simplicity, and total availability. The steel bracelet completes the “no-fuss” philosophy—wear it from morning to night, in the office or on the move, with that reassuring sense of solidity.

It’s a perfect “one watch” option: ideal during the week because it’s always on time and instantly legible, and just as good at the weekend because the chronograph adds a sporty, playful edge. It pairs with urban tailoring, technical outfits, and minimalist looks where the blue dial becomes your signature detail. Unisex, dynamic, pragmatic: it’s the kind of watch you’ll wear often, for years, without ever getting tired of it.

Breitling Colt Chronograph 38 mm, Quartz, stainless steel, blue tri-compax dial, date, steel bracelet, pre-owned 1999. Delivered with a Mostra travel pouch.At Mostra, we select watches with genuine everyday relevance and lasting character, then prepare them with high standards so they’re effortless to wear. Mostra—renowned for its service and customer experience—has been recognized in the specialist press as the pre-owned specialist. Our customer reviews are verified and rated 5 stars, and our guidance is designed to last before and after the purchase. Most importantly, every watch comes with an exceptional three-year warranty, rare on the pre-owned market—so you can buy confidently and wear it fully.