Breitling has long been purveyor of chronographs to pilots, having designed models such as 1942’s Chronomat from the ground as a no-nonsense instrument for use in the cockpit.
The Chronomat has evolved significantly since those days, retaining its aeronautical influence but greatly expanding upon its remit to include features such as dive watch-like water resistance and chronometer-grade accuracy.
This particular watch is a Super Chronomat B01 44 from the 2020s, inspired by models from the 1980s. Housed in a 44mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, screw-down pushers, and a unidirectional timing bezel with a blue ceramic insert, it features a blue sunburst dial with applied, luminous indices, a tachymeter scale, a triple-register chronograph, a matching handset, and a handy date window at 6:00.
Powered by the automatic, chronometer-certified Breitling B01 in-house movement, it comes paired to stainless steel 'ribbed' bracelet with deployant clasp.
Beautifully constructed, handsome, and robust, you simply can’t go wrong with a good-looking tool watch like this.