A tribute to a pioneer, a tribute to an era. Breitling, the company that invented the first self-winding chronograph movement in 1969, is now reviving one of the most celebrated models in its history – and probably in the history of Swiss watchmaking. The 2008 version of the legendary Chrono-Matic 49 boasts angular, taut lines that are inspired by the original’s generous size and sixties-seventies look. A classic vintage model with a contemporary air, on land, on sea and in the skies.
SPECIFICATIONS
CASE
Steel, 49mm
Rotating ratcheted bezel with circular slide rule
Convex sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 m
DIAL
Black or bronze, decorations using resist method
Hour, minute and seconds counters at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively
Date window at 6 o’clock
MOVEMENT
Automatic, Breitling 14 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, 40 jewels, 28,000 vib/h
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and slide rule
BRACELET/STRAP
Barenia leather, crocodile or Aero Classic woven steel