The Chronomat first launched in 1983 as the official watch of Italy’s aerobatics team, the Frecce Tricolori. The popularity of its design led to a wider release a year later. This quartz-era timing was significant—the Chronomat was instrumental in restoring the popularity of mechanical chronographs. The anniversary edition features the model’s distinctive design with four raised rider tabs at the 15-minute marks, an “onion” crown, and a rubber version of the model’s classic Rouleaux bracelet. Ceramic inserts give it a supercharged look. Plus, it marks another first for Breitling: a dramatic skeletonized dial.
Specifications
Case
Shape
round
Glass
cambered sapphire, glareproofed on both sides
Case Back
screwed 18 k red gold, cambered sapphire crystal
Case Material
18 k red gold
Bezel Material
18 k red gold with black ceramic insert, unidirectional ratcheted, indexes and Super-LumiNova® coated rider tab numerals
Diameter
44mm
Water Resistance
up to 10 bars (100 meters)
Thickness
15.62mm
Dial
Colour
Gray skeletonized dial with black sapphire chronograph counters
