Here we have a 1995 Breitling Colt Quartz reference A57035. It has a 38mm Stainless Steel case, with uni-directional rotating bezel. It has a screw down crown and is rated as being water resistant to 300m. It has the dark grey dial, with the clear luminous Arabic numerals, with hours minutes, central seconds and date function. It comes on its original Stainless-Steel bracelet with signed clasp, which is a long length suitable for any wrist. It is a full set with its original boxes and signed paperwork. A neat original example. 
 
The watch was originally purchased from Watches of Switzerland in Manchester in January of 1995. It is a full set, coming with its original inner and outer box. It also has all of its original accompaniments, including its international warranty booklet, instructions, and Watches of Switzerland signed guarantee. 
 
The dial is original and is the dark grey variation. It has clear arabic numerals with a white base and luminous paint on top. Inside of them is the white 24-hour track. The exterior of the dial has simple and clear dash minute/second markers. The date window is at 3 O’clock, with the facetted surround and white boarder. Below 12 the dial has the gold tone Breitling logo and signing. Above 6, it is signed ‘Quartz’ and ‘300m 1000ft’. 
 
The hour and minute hand are of index style and are white painted, as is the lollipop style second hand. The luminous in-fill is original and has aged to a darker tone in areas. The hands still have a bright white finish. 
These are protected by the mineral crystal which sits flat against the bezel. The bezel is formed of Steel with the raised polished section surrounding the glass. It has raised sections at 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes, with the lume pip at 60. The minute track has a brushed finish, with the engraved markers. It is uni-directional and has a controlled click.
 
The case measures 38mm wide, with a total width of 41mm with the crown which makes it a neatly proportioned tool watch. The lug-to-lug length is 43mm adds to the presence on the wrist and makes it wear somewhat larger than its strict width. It is also a comfortable wear with a depth of just over 10mm. It has the satin brushed finish to the top, sides and rear, which is not flashy, allowing the polished accents of the bezel to catch the eye. 
To the right is the screw down crown which is signed with the Breitling logo. 
To the rear is the screw back which has 6 clear notches for opening. It is signed with the Breitling name and the specifications of the model, with the reference number. It has the brushed satin finish, matching the front of the case. 
 
The watch is powered by the ETA 955.412 Quarts movement. It displays the hours and minutes, with central second. It has the ease of the quickset date function. It has had a new battery fitted and is functioning as it should, keeping accurate time.
 
The watch comes on its original Stainless Steel Breitling bracelet. It has the deployment clasp with fold over lock. It also has divers extension built in. It is a long bracelet which will fit any wrist size. The end links are marked with the reference 801A. It has the internal Breitling signing, with the logo and singing to the outside of the clasp.
 
Overall, this is a neat original example of a classic tool watch from Breitling. It is a nice one to own with the benefit of its full box and paperwork.
 
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A further condition report is below.
 
Dial: 
The dial is original and has some blemishes to the finish. There is a bubbled blemish to the left of the Breitling logo, with some other markers between 6 and 8 O’clock. The signing is good and clear. 
 
Hands: 
The hands are original and are in good original condition. They are white painted with the luminous in-fill. The lume has aged to a darker green tone, with some darker areas around the outside. 
 
Glass: 
The mineral crystal is original and is in decent condition. It has some small and light marks noticeable in certain lights.
 
Crown: 
The screw down crown is in good condition, screwing down as it should. There are no marks, and the Breitling logo is clear and defined.
 
Bezel:
The stainless-steel bezel is good, with the original brushed finish and engraved numbers. The lume pip at 60 is original. It has wear associated with age with light marks. It remains unpolished.
 
Case:
The case is formed of stainless steel and is in decent condition with some light marks to the satin brushed finish. It remains unpolished with original finishes.
 
Caseback:
The case back is formed of Steel and is a screw back. It is in good condition with only light marking. The engravings and good and clear. 
 
Bracelet:
The watch comes on its original Breitling bracelet. The end links are marked 801A. It has 14 links in total, fitting up to an 8.5” wrist diameter. The clasp has a fold over lock. It has scratching associated with wear. It remains unpolished. The clasp signing is clear and defined.
 
Movement: 
Inside is the ETA calibre 955.412 Quartz movement. It displays the hours and minutes, with central seconds. It has a quick set date function. All aspects function as they should. It has had a new battery fitted and is keeping accurate time within specifications.
 
Case dimensions:
Case width: 38mm
Case width with crown guard: 40mm 
Case width with crown: 41mm 
Case length: 38mm 
Case length lug to lug: 43mm
Case Depth: 10.75mm
Lug width: 18mm