# Breitling Triple Date Chronograph Moonphase 18k Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
This vintage 1970s Breitling exemplifies luxury complicated chronographs with its elegant 18k yellow gold case housing a manual-wind Caliber 13 movement offering a 42-hour power reserve, featuring a triple calendar (day, date, month), poetic moonphase, and flyback chronograph functions in a dressy tool-watcher style ideal for discerning collectors who value historical Breitling aviation heritage blended with sophisticated horological complexity.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.9/10.0

**Complications Metric (9.7/10.0)** - Packing a chronograph, triple calendar, and moonphase into one package delivers exceptional complexity on par with Vacheron Constantin Overseas chronographs but in a more compact vintage form.
**Movement Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The hand-wound Caliber 13 with 17 jewels and historical significance provides top-tier reliability and finishing akin to early Patek Philippe references.
**Material Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Solid 18k yellow gold construction with polished finishing and sapphire crystal elevates it to the material quality of modern Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.0/10.0)** - The balanced black dial with applied indices, sectoral subdials, and intricate moonphase artwork captures timeless 1970s elegance comparable to IWC Portugiesers.
**Functions Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Comprehensive timekeeping plus chronograph and astronomical indications offer robust utility matching mid-tier Rolex Daytonas.
**Rarity Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Limited vintage production and $18,000 secondary pricing confer scarcity similar to scarce Omega Speedmaster triple dates.
**Brand Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Breitling's luxury aviation prestige and craftsmanship benchmark against Omega, solidifying its high-end status.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Decades of chronograph leadership and this model's established complications place it alongside iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre models.
**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Suitable for formal, collector, and light sports wear, it rivals the adaptability of vintage Datejusts despite its era-specific sizing.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.1

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Exceptional complications, movement, and materials drive high marks, offset slightly by vintage-limited versatility, delivering strong collector appeal well above its price-implied expectations.

## TPS Interpretation: Below Expected Value: The watch underdelivers slightly on balanced performance relative to its market price, though standout complications provide notable upside.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.chrono24.com/magazine/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Breitling-Triple-Calendar-Chronograph-Moonphase-Ref-1806-18k.jpg; [backPicture] - https://www.chrono24img.com/images/uhren/breitling-1806-back.jpg; [lumePicture] - N/A - No dedicated lume photo; [Nickname] - Vintage Gold Triple Moon; [Brand] - Breitling; [Model] - Triple Date Chronograph Moonphase 18k; [Country] - Switzerland; [Product Link] - https://www.chrono24.com/breitling/triple-calendar-chronograph-moonphase--mod2570.htm; [reviewLink] - N/A; [Movement Type] - Mechanical Manual; [Movement Name] - Caliber 13; [# Secondary] - Ref 1806 18k; [watchDescription] - Vintage Breitling 18k yellow gold triple date chronograph with moonphase, manual wind movement, black dial, leather strap; [caseWidth] - 37; [lugToLugLength] - 44; [thickness] - 14; [lug] - 20; [waterResist] - 30; [powerReserve] - 42; [beatFrequency] - 18000; [lume] - Tritium; [jewels] - 17; [caseMaterial] - 18k Yellow Gold; [watchGlass] - Sapphire; [Bezel] - Fixed; [caseback] - Solid; [Crown] - Standard; [Strap] - Leather; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Black; [Seconds] - yes; [Date] - yes; [Calendar] - yes; [Chiming] - no; [Chronograph] - yes; [Compass] - no; [dateCompilation] - yes; [DigitalDisplay] - no; [Dress] - yes; [Field] - no; [GMT] - no; [Mechanical Alarm] - no; [Moonphase] - yes; [Tourbillon] - no; [worldTimer] - no; [powerReserveIndicator] - no; [Diver] - no; [Pilot] - no; [racing] - no; [Skeleton] - no; [Vintage] - yes; [StyleFormal] - yes; [StyleCasual] - yes; [StyleSports] - yes; [StyleTravel] - no; [StyleAdventure] - no; [StyleCollector] - yes; [StyleTool] - yes; [StyleStatement] - yes; [StyleVintage] - yes; [StyleSmart] - no; [StyleCustom] - no; [TPS_new] - 4.1; [TPSgrade] - C; [TPSimpliedPrice] - 800000;

**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**