Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38
17 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
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Technical data
Breitling Ref. A17356531C1S1 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Super Chronomat 38, SCA38
Production phases and changes
- 2022: Origins variant introduced (R-prefix, 18k rose gold): R17356531G1S1 + R17356531G1P1; Swiss Better Gold + lab-grown Type IIa diamonds; price 19,400–19,900 EUR
Movement variants
- B17 (2021–today) · 28800 bph
Bezel variants
- SCH38-C1-DiamondSteel "Lab Diamond Bezel Steel"
- SCH38-G1-DiamondOrigins "Lab Diamond Bezel Origins Gold"
- SCH38-L1-DiamondTwoTone "Lab Diamond Bezel Two-Tone RG"
Dial variants
- Ice Blue — SUPER CHRONOMAT / AUTOMATIC / CHRONOMETER / 38 / 100m
- Ice Blue Two-Tone — SUPER CHRONOMAT / AUTOMATIC / CHRONOMETER / 38 / 100m
Crystal variants
- Sapphire-Cambered-AR
Bracelet variants
- Rouleaux Steel Bracelet Ref. SCH38-A1-SteelRouleaux
- Alligator Strap Ref. SCH38-P1-AlligatorStrap
- Rouleaux Rubber Blue Ref. SCH38-S1-BlueRubberRouleaux
The A17356531C1S1 is the steel configuration of the Super Chronomat 38 — 38 mm case, ice-blue dial, bezel set with laboratory-grown diamonds. Breitling codes this as C1, meaning diamond bezel in steel. Among collectors, the watch is most commonly known as the SCA38, which makes communication on the secondary market considerably easier.
## What Calibre B17 Means in Practice
The A17356531C1S1 is powered by in-house Calibre B17 — an automatic movement with chronograph function, certified as a COSC chronometer. The 38 mm case size is historically on the smaller side for Breitling, yet the market has embraced it warmly: since 2021, the Super Chronomat 38 line has ranked among the most sought-after unisex references in the Breitling portfolio.
## The Origins Line as a Reference Point: 19,400 Euro in Rose Gold
In 2022, Breitling established an interesting price benchmark with the Origins variants (R-prefix, 18k rose gold). Entry was at 19,400 EUR, complemented by a per-piece blockchain NFT provenance certificate verified by SCS Global Services. Swiss Better Gold and laboratory-grown Type IIa diamonds were the defining differentiators. The steel version A17356531C1S1 deliberately positions itself below that — same diamond bezel, different material, different price bracket.
## What the Ice-Blue Aesthetic Does for Resale
Ice blue is not a passing trend at Breitling — it has been an established house color for years. The dial code SCH38-531 appears across both dial variants: pure steel and two-tone with rose gold appliqués. Buyers of the A17356531C1S1 get the classic steel configuration without any precious-metal premium, yet with the full visual presence of the diamond bezel.
Brand profile: Breitling
Breitling is known for aviation and dive watches. Chronographs (Navitimer, Chronomat) are the most frequently counterfeited. Pay close attention to slide rule details and COSC certification.
- Wing logo: a genuine Breitling logo shows the anchor and wing tips that NEVER touch — precise negative space between them — fakes let the tips meet or overlap
- 3D 'B' crown: the 'B' on the crown must appear three-dimensional with a light reflection on the curve — a flat 'B' = fake
- Bezel scale vs. dial: the outer white bezel scale must align precisely with the inner black dial indices — fakes show misalignment
- Date disc depth: a genuine Navitimer date disc sits flush with the dial plane — fakes show the date window as a 'crater' (noticeably sunken or raised)
Serial number format: Breitling serial numbers: alphanumeric, located between the lugs at 6 o'clock. Format: one letter + 8 digits (e.g. 'AB012012'). Older models: digits only.
Further sources
Buying guide: Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38
Entry into Breitling
At $9,361 this reference is one of the more affordable ways to wear a Breitling on your wrist. That is precisely why many pieces have already passed through several hands — condition varies accordingly. Buyers here should pay particular attention to service history and honest photos from the seller.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 67.3 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Super Chronomat Automatic 38.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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