Breitling Chronomat
#135 of 166 in the community watch ranking · 6 head-to-head votes
What makes it stand out
The most recent update of Breitling's historical Chronomat collection takes inspiration from the fondly remembered 1980s models, resurrecting those watches' ratcheting bezels with easy-to-grip rider tabs and adding a functional element: the tabs at 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock are interchangeable, which means the first 15-minute interval on the scale can be used for either counting up or counting down. The Chronomat B01 42 has a substantial but not overly imposing case diameter of 42mm and a profile slightly over 15mm. Its tricompax dial has subdials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock for chronograph minutes and hours and running seconds, respectively.
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The chronograph pushers flank a fluted crown that screws down securely into the case for a 200-meter water resistance. The watch contains the Breitling Caliber B01, which holds a lengthy 70-hour power reserve, and comes on a distinctive "Rouleaux" integrated bracelet, a retro element resurrected from earlier generations of Breitling watches.
At a glance
- Material
- Stainless-steel case and Rouleaux bracelet; platinum bezel on pictured ice-blue edition
How the crowd sees it
Breitling Chronomat has won 3 of 6 matchups (50%). Its community score is 1001 crowns. It’s early: a few votes can still move this watch considerably.
Crowns are an Elo ranking score, not a star rating or a measure of manufacturing quality.
