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. Available in a variety of materials including stainless steel and 18k red gold, the Chronomat features a 42 mm case and the iconic bezel with the four rider tabs. Available with a range of black, blue, silver, and copper dials, the Chronomat is matched to the signature “Rouleaux” bracelet and is powered by the in-house Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01, a COSC-certified chronometer.

Technical Data

Caliber : Breitling 82

Movement : Thermocompensated SuperQuartz™

Chronograph : 1/10th second, 30 minutes

Jewel : 4 jewels

Calendar : Dial aperture

Battery type/life : Approx. 3 to 4 years

Case material : Breitlight®

Caseback : With screws

Water resistance : 100 m (330 ft)

Bezel : Bidirectional, compass scale

Crown : Non screw-locked, two gaskets

Crystal : Sapphire, glareproofed both sides

Product Weight (Approx.) : 64.6 g.

Watch-head Weight (Approx.) : 35.5 g.

Diameter : 44.0 mm

Thickness : 12.5 mm

Height (upper lug tip to lower lug tip) : 52.4 mm

Lug width (in-between lug) : 22.0 mm

Strap material : Rubber

Strap colour : Blue

Strap type : Straight

Lug : 22/20 mm

Buckle Material : Breitlight®

Buckle type : Tang-type

Buckle size : 20 mm