Breitling Chronomat - Reliable and Full-featured
The Breitling Chronomat collection was launched in 1984, at a time when ultra-thin quartz timepieces were all the rage. Breitling bucked this trend by designing a robust, reliable, and versatile mechanical timepiece for the Italian aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolor. Breitling revived a name that had been around since the 1940s, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to mechanical watchmaking. This bold move brought Breitling's mechanical watchmaking back to the public eye and transformed the company's fortunes. Today, the collection retains many of the hallmarks of its original generation, defining it as the brand's all-around sports watch. This all-around definition offers a wide range of possibilities: Beyond conventional materials, the Chronomat BO1 Chronograph 42 and Superchronomat Automatic 38 0rigins feature cases crafted from 18k red gold, adding a touch of visual volume to their already robust construction. The diamond-encrusted bezel further enhances their presenc...