Breitling Chronomat

The Breitling Chronomat is the most popular Breitling watch, it was conceived in the mid 20th century. Because of its huge success with the Chronomat Breitling also invented the Navitimer, a chronograph for pilots.

The Chronomat has been produced in various editions: as a first-ever automatic chronograph watch, a quartz non-chronograph, and (after turbulent years including the sale of the Breitling company) as a chronograph designed specifically for aviators.

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Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven

In the new Breitling Chronomat 44 Raven, Breitling wraps its manufacture Caliber 01 chronograph movement in a case that employs striking contrasts to achieve excellent legibility and a bold interpretation of the brand’s signature instrument style. Let’s take a closer look.

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Oct 14, 2014 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

Press Release: WatchTime July-August Cover Story: TAG Heuer vs. Tudor

New York City (NY); America’s best-selling watch magazine, WatchTime, tests two sporty chronograph watches — The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Jack Heuer Edition and The Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue — for the cover story of its upcoming July-August 2014 issue. For those who don’t want to wait for the print issue, WatchTime is offering this feature article — including...

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Jun 17, 2014 by Carina Friedrich

WatchTime’s May-June Issue is On Sale Now!

The May-June issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring a comparative test of the Breitling Chronomat GMT Blacksteel and the Omega Speedmaster Professional Dark Side of the Moon, a showcase of milestone Breitling watches, and 39 highlight watches from the SIHH watch fair. Click here for highlights...

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May 13, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

Press release: WatchTime E-Special: Milestone Breitling Watches

New York City (NY): Watchtime.com, the website of America’s best-selling watch magazine, WatchTime, has published a new E-Special, “Milestone Breitling Watches.” This downloadable e-special can be found here: http://watchtime-shop.com/specials/watchtime-e-special-breitling-milestone-watches.html Breitling looks back on a history of important watch innovations, beginning with its legendary pilots’ watches, which have become famous all around the world. This E-Special tells...

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Apr 25, 2014 by Carina Friedrich

Press Release: WatchTime May-June Cover Story: Omega Speedmaster vs. Breitling Chronomat

New York City (NY); America’s best-selling watch magazine, WatchTime, tests two black beauties — the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon and the Breitling Chronomat GMT Blacksteel — for the cover story of its upcoming May-June 2014 issue. For those who don’t want to wait for the print issue, WatchTime is offering this feature article...

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Apr 17, 2014 by Carina Friedrich

Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary”

The year 2014 marks two milestones in aviation history: the 100th anniversary of the Swiss Air Force and the 50th anniversary of the “Patrouille Suisse” aerobatics team. Breitling, a Swiss watch brand renowned for its pilots’ watches and close ties to aviation, marks the latter anniversary with a limited-edition version of its Breitling Chronomat 44...

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Feb 3, 2014 by Mark Bernardo

WatchTime E-Special: Breitling Triple Feature

WatchTime’s latest digital exclusive, WatchTime E-Special: Breitling Triple Feature is now available on the WatchTime app! Download the app to read this iPad- and iPhone-exclusive special issue featuring a trio of Breitling watch tests from the pages of WatchTime.

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Jul 9, 2013 by WatchTime

Breitling Limited Edition Watch for Autism Awareness Month

After partnering with pro golfer Ernie Els, Breitling has collaborated with the Hall of Fame golfer to produce the Els for Autism Breitling Limited Edition Chronograph in honor of Autism Awareness Month this April.

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Mar 20, 2013 by WatchTime

Breitling Partners with Golfer Ernie Els

After adding David Beckham as the representative for the Transocean Chronograph Unitime, Breitling has announced another partnership with a professional athlete, golfer Ernie Els starting in 2013.

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Feb 4, 2013 by WatchTime

Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin

In our November-December issue, on sale now, Rüdiger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime’s German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview.

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Nov 20, 2012 by Ruediger Bucher

Breitling Designs Limited Edition Timepiece with Govberg Jewelers

In an exclusive partnership with Govberg Jewelers, Breitling has unveiled the Chronomat 44 Limited Edition, limited to only 50 numbered pieces. Govberg Jewelers is the oldest Breitling retailer in North America, having sold the brand’s timepieces since 1987.

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Nov 19, 2012 by WatchTime

Breitling and Hamilton Jewelers Partner to Create the Chronomat 44 Hamilton 100th Edition

To celebrate its 100th anniversary as a family-owned and operated business, Hamilton Jewelers has teamed with Breitling (also a family-owned business) to create a limited edition timepiece, the Chronomat 44 Hamilton 100th Edition.

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Sep 14, 2012 by WatchTime

Back is Beautiful: New Watch Wallpaper

In WatchTime’s March-April issue, on sale this week, we present the latest installment of “Back is Beautiful,” a photo gallery of luxury mechanical watches whose exhibition casebacks are as eye-catching as their dials. Click on the link to download wallpaper images of five titanic timepieces from Breitling, H. Moser & Cie., Panerai, Patek Philippe, and...

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Mar 5, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Watchspotting: Dial Details

They say the devil is in the details. In this quiz, the details may bedevil you. We’ll show you cropped images focusing on aspects of 12 watch dials. Of course no brand names are shown. Can you identify these timepieces? Accept the challenge by clicking the link below. As always, the answers appear at the...

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Nov 27, 2011 by WatchTime

New at Baselworld: Breitling Chronomat GMT

Breitling’s new Chronomat GMT lets you adjust instantly to the time and date on your arrival while maintaining a 24-hour home-time display without losing any precision in counting the minutes. Equipped with the new Breitling Caliber 04, entirely developed and produced within the company workshops, the Chronomat GMT is a special chronograph offering a smoothly...

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Mar 29, 2011 by WatchTime

New from Breitling: the Transocean Chronograph Limited Edition

The brand with the winged B is introducing the Transocean Chronograph Limited special series, fitted with the manufacture’s in-house Caliber 01 automatic chronograph movement. The new model pays tribute to a landmark timepiece from the brand’s history, the original Transocean, introduced in 1958. Find more information, including pricing and wallpaper, inside.

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Dec 10, 2010 by WatchTime

Trivia Quiz: Hollywood Watches

This time around our quiz features (mostly) action films, and we throw in a small-screen question or two. Do you know which watches these characters wore? This ticket to the movies is free, and as always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Nov 14, 2010 by WatchTime

A New Flagship: The Breitling Chronomat 01 Limited Edition

Just in time for the holidays, Breitling introduces a new flagship, the Chronomat 01 Limited Edition. At Basel 2009, Breitling debuted the Chronomat 01 with the Caliber 01 manufacture movement, developed and produced at the brand’s workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Now Breitling ups the ante with limited steel and red gold versions. Find prices and...

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Oct 28, 2010 by WatchTime

Breitling Launches Navitimer Caliber 01 Limited Edition

Breitling’s iconic Navitimer – a favorite among pilots and collectors alike – will be available next spring in a limited edition powered by the brand’s in-house, chronometer-certified chronograph Caliber B01. The series will include 2000 pieces in steel and 200 in 18k red gold, both available on strap or bracelet. Prices appear below, along with...

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Oct 1, 2010 by WatchTime

Trivia Quiz: Watches in the Movies 2 – The Sequel

A few weeks back we offered some general “watches in the movies” trivia. This time around we’re focusing on watches worn by leading men such as Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon and John Travolta, with a few comedy stars added to lighten things up. Do you know which watches these top actors wore? Test...

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Mar 28, 2010 by WatchTime

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