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Breitling Chronomat B01 42 | | Most Commented Watch – Breitling Chronomat B01 42
This was definitely an interesting wearing experience!
Breitling Chronomat B01 42
Interestingly, when I wore this steel and rose gold Breitling Chronomat B01 42, almost all of the positive comments came from people outside of our Perfect replica reviews community. For example, I wore this watch at the Watches & Wonders exhibition and many people were unimpressed by it (and me), including brand representatives.
Well, forget them! I love the look of this watch. It evokes my inner 80s/90s kid with a modern look. Just like me, this watch has become bigger and more beautiful. The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 is clearly a descendant of the Chronomat designed for the Italian Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team in 1983. The civilian version, which combines the words "chronograph" and "automatic," debuted in 1984 to mark Breitling's 100th anniversary.
The iconic bezel protrusion protects the crystal, but it can be easily knocked off. The new bezel's bezel protrusion feels more integrated (but removable). In addition, the bezel, hour markers, hands, crown, and pushers on this version are all made of 18K rose gold.
Go blue!
The Breitling Chronomat B01 replica swiss watch is available in 42mm and 44mm cases, the latter also known as the Super Chronomat B01. The larger case has a ceramic bezel, pushers, and crown, and is paired with a Rouleaux rubber strap instead of a bracelet. The 44mm version is not for me, although it fits my 18cm wrist. The Chronomat B01 42 is suitable as an everyday watch, which is what I have discovered while wearing this chronograph over the past few months. It looks larger on the wrist than the 42mm, mainly because the crown guard makes it look larger.
I chose the Chronomat B01 42 version with a blue dial. There is also a version with a grey/anthracite dial and black subdials, which perhaps looks more classic, but the blue dial version appeals to me more. If you go for the full steel dial, there are more colors. Blue and rose gold go well together, just like green and yellow gold. Some combinations are inevitable.
Lots of details on the Chronomat dial
There are a lot of very welcome details on the dial. At 12 o'clock, there is the Breitling "B" logo, the signature, the founding year (1884), the word "Chronometer" and the model name. As you know, a brand can only put "Chronometer" on the dial if the watch movement has been officially certified. As you know, Breitling has been doing this certification for all its movements for many years.
I remember that the printed version of the watch magazine would list the top 10 brands and the number of observatory movements they have certified. For a long time, Breitling was on par with Rolex and Omega, with a big gap between these three brands and the fourth one (Mideo). The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) stopped providing these data a while ago. However, Breitling has been certifying all its movements since 1999, so I think it is still one of the top three brands in this regard. replica Breitling Navitimer B01
Let's get back to the dial and its details. The three sunken subdials are engraved with a concentric pattern, creating a certain depth. The gold hour markers are filled with Super-LumiNova. All three small hands are also filled with Super-LumiNova. The large red chronograph seconds hand has a gold counterweight and is printed with the famous Breitling logo. There is a date window at 6 o'clock, whose disc matches the color of the dial.
On the bezel, you will find red decimals and a white tachymeter scale. The 18K gold bezel has a 60-minute diving scale and can only be rotated in one direction for safety reasons. Breitling polished the bezel surface, which looks nice but will quickly attract fingerprints (and scratches). Of course, the raised bezel label adds some protection here and has a brushed effect.
Famous Rouleaux Bracelet
One of the highlights of this Breitling Chronomat B01 42 watch is the bullet (Rouleaux) bracelet. This is the bracelet that I remember most from watching the TV series "Seinfeld" as a child. In many episodes, Jerry Seinfeld wore this Chronomat watch with the famous bullet bracelet with a panda dial printed on it.
The old bullet bracelet was not of good quality, while the new Breitling Rouleaux bracelet looks sturdy and durable. This bracelet is heavy, but comfortable to wear, and the gold elements contrast nicely with the steel chain. best luxury replica watches
The bracelet also adds weight to the watch. The watch weighs 111.2 grams, and with the bracelet, the total weight is nearly 205 grams. For comparison, it is heavier than my 1991 yellow gold Rolex Day-Date on a President bracelet, and a little lighter (about 15 grams) than my all-gold Omega Speedmaster Professional on a bracelet. The Chronomat is definitely bulky, and I always feel it on my wrist, but I happen to like that. The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 is also available in a full titanium version, which is much lighter, but still heavy at 151.5 grams.
Is the Chronomat really that appealing?
After wearing this Chronomat B01 42 for a while, I still don't understand why I get so many negative comments from people who "like" the watch, while those who don't like it rave about it. Is this because people are snobbish about two-tone watches, Chronomat, or Breitling in general? Honestly, I wasn't expecting to receive feedback like this; I thought it was only for brands like Hublot. The steel and gold Breitling Chronomat B01 42 is absolutely eye-catching, which may irritate some people. It's like driving a Mercedes 560SEC, I guess.
The most important thing for me is that this watch puts a smile on my face every time I wear it on my wrist. I also firmly believe that this is the only thing that matters when buying a watch, regardless of the brand or model. On our Fratello team, Ben Hodges purchased the all-steel Frecce Tricolore version of this watch, and he often tells me how much he enjoys wearing it. Franck Muller Vanguard Damascus Steel
Some Final Thoughts on the Chronomat B01 42
What would I change about this watch? Well, yes, it has to do with the bracelet. While I like this bracelet very much, I don't understand why the last few links near the clasp are not steel and gold, but only steel. Another thing I would change is the clasp. It is a butterfly type that looks very ordinary, and I often see it on watches that cost much less.
Overall, I have a lot of fun wearing this Chronomat B01 42! Of all the watches I have worn, I think this watch has received the most comments, both likes and dislikes. I am interested in both comments and do not want to defend this watch in any way. I have learned that in most cases, discussions are useless, especially those about taste. I used to own a Breitling Navitimer (long time ago) and still own an Aerospace E series, but I think I like this Chronomat the most. This may upset many die-hard Navitimer fans, but I think the Chronomat is as "Breitling" as the Navitimer. The Chronomat is an institution and an iconic design from the 1980s that cannot be mistaken for anything else.
Finally, the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 is water-resistant to 200 meters. It also has a screw-down crown and, as mentioned before, a unidirectional bezel with a diving scale. The chart below this article contains all the specs about this watch, including details on Breitling's in-house caliber B01. replica Ulysse Nardin Royal Sapphire
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