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Colt Automatic

Name: Breitling Colt Automatic
Brand: Breitling
Availability: InStock

44mm Popular Model Good Value

Low $1,500

Median $1,808

High $2,182

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The Breitling Colt Automatic gives you the brand’s familiar rider-tab bezel and bold dial without the extra business of a chronograph. Its charm is that directness: broad hands, clear hour markers, and a steel case that feels every bit as purposeful as it looks.

For the 44mm version, look for A17388; the earlier A17380 offers a more compact 41mm take on the same formula. That difference matters more on the wrist than either measurement suggests, particularly with those raised bezel tabs catching a cuff. Inside, Breitling 17 is an ETA 2824-derived automatic rather than an in-house movement—a familiar, straightforward proposition for a watchmaker. One Colt-specific detail worth attention is the bezel hardware: the rider tabs should be firmly secured, and the bezel should turn with distinct clicks rather than feel loose or vague.

MovementAutomatic

CaliberBreitling 17

Case MaterialStainless Steel

Case Size44mm

What owners love

The dial is easier to read than its amount of detail might suggest: the broad hands and hour markers stand out clearly, while the concentric dial texture gives you something to enjoy up close.
The bezel’s raised rider tabs make it easy to grip and turn. Together with the substantial steel case and bracelet, they give the Colt the solid, practical feel that long-term owners often praise.

Common Criticisms

The 44mm case and steel bracelet make for a substantial watch on the wrist. Owners who like that solidity still sometimes find the weight tiring, and the raised bezel tabs can catch on cuffs.

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