Breitling Chronomat
HB011012/A693/744P/H20D.1
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Full Specification
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Brand BreitlingCollectionChronomatSeriesChronomat 44Model NoHB011012/A693/744P/H20D.1
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MovementFeatures Chronograph, Date, TachymeterMovement AutomaticCaseCase Size 44 mmCase Shape RoundCase Material GoldGlass Material Sapphire CrystalDialDial Colour SilverStrapStrap Material LeatherOtherGender MenWater Resistance (M) 100Warranty Period 5 YearsCountry of Origin Switzerland
About the Breitling Chronomat Collection
History
Patented by Will Breitling, the Breitling Chronomat collection took its shape during the 1940s with the world’s first two-pusher chronograph wristwatch. The Breitling Chronomat collection was launched during the 1980s for the Italian Air Force’s Aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori.
Features
The Chronomat was crafted under the aegis of Ernest Schneider, who himself was an aviator. While meeting with the team of Italian aerobatics, he discovered that while opening the canopy pilots tend to break the glass of the watch. To counter this, Ernest fitted the Chronomat with a recessed bezel and four “rider tabs”. This signature bezel is equipped inside the Chronomat to this day. Apart from the bezel, the Chronomat is home to a horizontally stacked chronograph. With counters such as minutes, seconds, and hours, the Chronomat offers a deep dive into the aviation DNA of the brand. The Chronomat is available in a simple, complacent variant called the Chronomat Automatic. The Chronomat Automatic is fitted with a date window at the 6 o’clock marker.
Movement
The chronographs inside the Chronomat collection are fitted with the in-house B01 calibre. Released in 2009, the B01 was the first that was crafted entirely in-house by Breitling. What was special about the movement was the addition of a vertical coupling system, a speciality reserved for only the best watchmakers in the industry. The B01 is an automatic movement that offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
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RATING & REIVEWS
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Elroy Pereira (5/5)
Posted on 08/08/2014
A pioneer in the field of time keeping, Breitling brings decades of experience in making instruments of beauty and implementation. Primarily used as chronometers, time pieces from Breitling are well travelled, being trusted companions to the most extreme of travelers, be it the depths of the ocean or the expanse of space, they have been there. The Chronomat 44, the undeniable jewel of the Breitling collections, echoes a world devoted to sporting achievements and personal breaking points. This automatic piece with chronograph and tachymeter function houses the Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01 in an industrious gold case. Being water resistant to 100 meters, the white dial, the stylized gold roman numerals and the gold hands make for a remarkable face. The robust look is completed by a full, gold screw locked crown and Breitling’s characteristic leather strap with contrast stitching.
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vinay kumar (4/5)
Posted on 14/07/2014
This bold rugged time master from Breitling is a marvelous piece of fusion of futuristic watch making skills and fine crafting.Such is its elegance that in one look this watch catches your attention.Its white silver toned dial is engraved with roman numeral indexes which has been placed on its rim in such an artistic way that reveals its manufacturers commitment to provide its customer an uniqueness in every watches.This time piece comes with a very big and thick 18k rose gold casing with black solid build leather strap that very well, fits for its price tag. Powered by automatic movement and protected by sapphire crystal scratch proof glass and water resistance upto 100m, this time piece is a perfect select for outdoor activities. Moreover this also incorporates modern features like Chronograph, Date and Tachymeter. Really what i like the most in Breitling watches is their unique and dominant crowns which gives a princely feel to its customer.