Breitling’s classic, all-purpose chronograph
The Chronomat holds a significant place in Breitling’s history. Introduced in 1984, at a time where extra-thin quartz timepieces were the order of the day, Breitling placed a bold bet on an impressively proportioned mechanical watch. Based on the Frecce Tricolori chronograph, which had been developed and launched in 1983 in collaboration with the famed Italian aerial squadron, the Chronomat celebrated Breitling’s centenary in style and marked the return of the mechanical chronograph to its rightfully prominent place at the brand which had built its global reputation on these incredible watches. Presented in stainless steel, the Chronomat features a 42 mm case and the iconic bezel with the four rider tabs. This specific version features a special platinum bezel plate matched to an Ice Blue dial. Available with a rubber strap only, this Chronomat is powered by the in-house Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronometer.
Specifications
- Case: Stainless steel
- Bezel: Platinum with Breitling signature 'rider tabs'
- Caliber: Breitling 01 (Manufacture)
- Movement: self-winding mechanical
- Power reserve: approx. 70 hrs
- Chronograph: 1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers.
- Vibration: 28,800 v.p.h
- Jewel: 47 jewels
- Calendar: Dial aperture
- Caseback: Screwed in (sapphire crystal)
- Water resistance: 200 m (660 ft)
- Bezel: Unidirectional, ratcheted
- Crown: Screw-locked, two gaskets
- Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
- Diameter: 42.00 mm
- Thickness: 15.10 mm
- Lug: 22/20 mm
- Strap: Rubber with stainless steel folding clasp
