The latest unveiling from Breitling sees the brand update its Chronomat line, with the release of six new models named Super Chronomat. The all-new Super Chronomat, as Breitling puts it, is the brand’s “boldest Chronomat to date, is the ultimate choice for those who want a timepiece mastering the balance between sturdy and stylish”.
The Super Chronomat was inspired by the Frecce Tricolori watch that Breitling created for the Italian Air Force’s aerobatic fleet in 1983. The Super Chronomat timepiece is one that is suited for sports, yet can also be worn for elegant functions and evenings.
Breitling CEO Georges Kern states that “this is a watch you’ll get noticed in without having to worry about it. This watch is tough enough for every pursuit, but it won’t get in the way of your sense of style.”
Design:
The Breitling Super Chronomat B01 as mentioned before comes in six different versions. All six have 44mm cases, with three models encased in stainless steel. Two of the stainless steel models come with blue or black dial-and-bezel combinations. The third model is definitely the stand-out piece with a rich brown dial-and-bezel combination. The case for this third model is made in 18k red gold.
One of the stainless steel models is quite special as it has quite a quirky Breitling feature that was used back in the 1980s. The black dial version of the stainless steel model has a UTC module embedded into a Rouleaus bracelet. The Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) module is essentially a way of keeping track of a second time zone.
Alongside these three models, Breitling has also released the Super Chronomat 44 Four-Year Calendar. This model comes in two variants; a black dial with tone-on-tone chronograph counters, a stainless-steel bezel with a black ceramic insert with 18k red gold elements, or a blue dial featuring tone-on-tone chronograph counters and a bezel in 18k red gold with a blue ceramic insert.
Movement:
The movement used inside all the variants of the new Super Chronomat is the brand’s own Manufacture Caliber 01. The Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 movement is a self-winding mechanical bidirectional with ball bearing movement. The movement comes with a frequency of 28,800 VpH (4Hz) and offers a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
For the stainless steel model that features the UTC module, the movement used for the module is the Breitling calibre 61. This movement is quartz and has a battery life of approximately 60 months.
For the stainless steel models that feature the 4-year calendar function, the movement used is the Breitling calibre 19. The beauty of this movement is that only one adjustment is required after 1,461 days.
The all-new Super Chronomat line by Breitling is certainly the brand’s best-looking and boldest Chronomat models to date. Giving a fresh new take on the mechanical chronograph that the brand has built its global reputation on, these six new timepieces are a great choice for those who want a watch with the right balance between style and sportiness.