Breitling Transocean Chrono 1461 – Moonphase A19310 43mm -Steel Bracelet + Strap

Wrist Flex Timepieces
Breitling
TransOcean Chronograph
1461
Annual Calendar · Moonphase · Reference A19310

Reference
A19310
Case Size
43mm Stainless Steel
Caliber
Breitling B19
The most complicated TransOcean Breitling ever made. Annual calendar, moonphase, chronograph — all driven by the Caliber B19 with roughly 450 components compressed into a 43mm stainless steel case that channels mid-century transatlantic travel watches. The kind of Breitling Transocean Chronograph 1461 piece that quietly out-spec’s watches twice its price.

The Reference
Why the 1461 matters.
The name is the clue. 1,461 days equals four years — one leap cycle. The Caliber B19 inside this Breitling TransOcean Chronograph 1461 tracks day, date, month, and moonphase, and only requires manual correction once every leap year. That’s annual calendar territory, the same complication Patek Philippe pioneered. Breitling executed it with their own twist and paired it with their classic 12-hour chronograph.

The dial reads like a love letter to vintage Breitling. Three subdials at 6, 9, and 12 anchoring the complete calendar, a moonphase aperture at 3 o’clock, applied index markers, and pencil-thin lume-filled hands. Cambered sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating completes the vintage profile. Two stylized aircraft etched into the solid steel caseback — a quiet nod to the brand’s aviation roots.

The Milanese mesh bracelet is the configuration that finishes the look. Breitling’s famous Ocean Classic Milanese mesh against the dial gives this Breitling moonphase chronograph a versatility leather can’t touch equally at home with a navy blazer or rolled-up oxford sleeves.

Why This One
Four reasons this 1461 deserves your attention.
01
Annual Calendar Complication
One of the most useful complications in haute horlogerie. The Breitling Caliber B19 tracks day, date, month, and moonphase using approximately 450 individual parts. Only requires adjustment once every four years.

02
The Milanese Mesh Bracelet
Breitling’s signature Ocean Classic Milanese mesh bracelet the configuration collectors specifically seek out. This bracelet variant typically commands a premium over leather-strap versions. Fits up to an 8-inch wrist. This listing also includes a brown rubber strap as a second wear option.

03
No Longer in Active Production
The Breitling TransOcean 1461 is no longer in the current Breitling catalog. Annual calendar moonphase chronographs from major Swiss houses in this size class are increasingly hard to source on the pre-owned market.

04
A Spec Sheet That Punches Up
A 43mm stainless steel Breitling chronograph with annual calendar and moonphase complications. Competing pieces from IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, or Patek Philippe with this complication set start well into five figures. The 1461 occupies its own corner of the luxury watch market.

Collector’s Note
The case for the TransOcean.
The Breitling TransOcean line was the brand’s nod to mid-century elegance built originally in 1958 for transatlantic travelers rather than military pilots. The 2010s revival captured that spirit with clean dials, applied indexes, and cambered crystals. The 1461 is the apex of that revival the complication piece in a collection otherwise built around restraint.

On the wrist, the 43mm case wears smaller than the diameter suggests because the dial is so balanced. The lugs are short, the Milanese mesh bracelet drapes well, and the polished case catches light without showing every wrist contact. It’s a watch that looks dressy under a cuff and sporty on a Saturday — that flexibility is rare at this complication level.

Specifications
The technical brief.
Brand Breitling
Model TransOcean Chronograph 1461
Reference A19310 (A1931012)
Case Material Stainless Steel, Polished
Case Diameter 43mm
Case Thickness 15mm
Lug Width 22mm
Crystal Cambered Sapphire, Anti-Reflective Both Sides
Dial Applied Index Markers with Luminous Hands
Complications Annual Calendar, Moonphase, 12-Hour Chronograph, Day, Date, Month
Movement Breitling Caliber B19 Self-Winding Automatic
Certification COSC Chronometer Certified
Power Reserve 42 Hours
Frequency 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels 38
Water Resistance 50 Meters
Crown Screw-Down
Caseback Solid Steel with Twin Aircraft Engraving
Bracelet Breitling Ocean Classic Milanese Mesh, Fits up to 8″ Wrist
Additional Strap Aftermarket Brown Rubber Strap (Off-Brand)
Department Men’s
Country of Origin Switzerland
Style Luxury Dress Chronograph
Condition Report
Honest condition. See photos.
This Breitling TransOcean Chronograph 1461 presents beautifully overall. The polished steel case retains its finish, the dial is clean with crisp printing, and the moonphase aperture is sharp. All functions operate correctly chronograph engages cleanly, the annual calendar advances properly, the moonphase tracks accurately.

Milanese Mesh Bracelet
Original Breitling Ocean Classic Milanese mesh bracelet, fits up to an 8-inch wrist.

Additional Strap
Brown rubber strap included as a second wear option. Aftermarket / off-brand strap.

Function
All complications — chronograph, annual calendar, moonphase — operating correctly.

Photos
See listing photos for exact condition detail of case, dial, and bracelet.

What’s Included
Complete boutique presentation.
The Watch — Breitling TransOcean Chronograph 1461 Moonphase A19310
Breitling Inner & Outer Box — Original boutique presentation packaging
Breitling Leather Carry Case — Original Breitling travel pouch
Milanese Mesh Bracelet — Original Breitling Ocean Classic, fits up to 8-inch wrist
Brown Rubber Strap — Aftermarket second strap for alternate wear
Wrist Flex Travel Case — For protected transport
Wrist Flex Cleaning Cloth — Microfiber
Original Breitling Retail
$10,220
Manufacturer suggested retail price at release
Trade Policy
Open to the right trade.
Direction
Trades considered toward current Wrist Flex inventory only.
Eligible Brands
Major Swiss brands only.
Minimum Credit
Trade-in credit value of $5,000 or higher.
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