Among the many outstanding flight teams working with Breitling, the Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori and the French Air Force Patrouille de France aerobatic demonstration team Status matters. Breitling has launched two limited edition watches to explain its deep friendship with the two teams.
Breitling Limited Edition Chronomat 44 ‘Frecce Tricolori’
Breitling launches the Chronomat 44 ‘Frecce Tricolori’, the ultimate chronograph watch, paying tribute to the classic prototype watch created for the ‘Three Arrows’ aerobatic team, and continues to write the Chronomat The glorious history. In 1983, the aerobatic team belonging to the Italian Air Force chose Breitling to mark its official watch with the ‘B’ logo. A year later, it was based on this extraordinary aviation timepiece that Breitling launched the famous mechanical chronograph
‘Chronomat’ will later become the brand’s flagship model. Today, to commemorate this profound cooperation, Breitling once again draws inspiration from the official “Three-Color Arrow” watch, launching a limited edition of 1,000 “Tri-color Arrow” edition chronograph watches, which are uniquely designed to give it The style of an independent king. The ‘Three Arrows’ flying team logo on the black dial is eye-catching, and the ten Aermacchi trainers on the bottom of the table are exquisitely carved. The extremely sturdy stainless steel case and black rubber die-cut digital bezel are alternately treated with finely polished edges and frosted satin tops, and are water-resistant to 500 meters (1,650 feet). The watch is equipped with Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), which is the ultimate guarantee for its accurate timing, ruggedness and extraordinary performance.
【Technical Parameters】
Movement: Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), self-winding, high swing frequency of 28,800 per hour, 47 gem bearings, power reserve of more than 70 hours; timing accuracy of 1/4 second, equipped with 30-minute and 12-hour cumulative timer; calendar display.
Case: stainless steel; water-resistant to 500 meters (50 atmospheres / 1,650 feet); screw-in crown and safety chronograph button; unidirectional ratchet-shaped rotating bezel; curved sapphire crystal, anti-glare treatment on both sides; Diameter: 44 mm.
Dial: Onyx black.
Strap / Bracelet: Diver Pro III deep diving rubber strap (with Breitling brand signature), Pilot pilot steel bracelet.
Breitling Ultimate Chronograph ‘Paris Patrol’ Limited Edition
(Chronomat 44 ‘Patrouille de France’)
At the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the French Air Force ‘France Patrol’ aerobatic flight demonstration team, Breitling specially launched a commemorative edition of the ultimate chronograph watch limited to 600 pieces. The blue dial is decorated with the flying team logo, which contrasts with the blue rubber die-cut numbers inlaid on the bezel; the bottom of the case is engraved with the 60th anniversary logo of the fleet; the case and bezel are frosted with satin tops and edges Alternate processing of fine polishing; Breitling homemade 01 movement certified by the Swiss Official Astronomical Observatory (COSC); waterproof to 500 meters (1,650 feet). The limited edition Chronomat 44 ‘Patrouille de France’ of Breitling’s ultimate chronograph watch pays tribute to admirable merit, courage and precision with outstanding performance.
【Technical Parameters】
Movement: Breitling’s own 01 movement, certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC), self-winding, high swing frequency of 28,800 per hour, 47 gem bearings, power reserve of more than 70 hours; timing accuracy of 1/4 second, equipped with 30-minute and 12-hour cumulative timer; calendar display.
Case: stainless steel; water-resistant to 500 meters (50 atmospheres / 1,650 feet); screw-in crown and safety chronograph button; unidirectional ratchet-shaped rotating bezel; curved sapphire crystal, anti-glare treatment on both sides; Diameter: 44 mm.
Dial: blue.
Strap / Bracelet: Rubber strap, Pilot stainless steel bracelet.