A hallmark of Breitling’s horological involvement in the aviation industry, the Breitling Chronomat has stood as a beacon of horological excellence since its inception in 1941. Originally created for the scientific and engineering community, the Chronomat boasted its pioneering slide-rule bezel, an innovative feature designed to aid in complex calculations. This distinctive characteristic not only underscored Breitling's commitment to functionality but also marked the Chronomat as a forerunner in the realm of tool watches. Then in 1983 Breitling decided to revive the collection, specifically for pilots, an industry it has made a magnificent impact on, through its collaborations with Frecce Tricolori, an aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force and others. Today, the Breitling Chronomat continues to embody the brand's pioneering spirit, combining timeless elegance with unmatched precision. Its design, featuring a robust case, intricate dial layouts, and the signature onion crown, appeals to both aviation professionals and watch enthusiasts alike. Offered here we have the stainless steel Chronomat 44 ref. AB011012/Q566 from the 2010s with the collection’s signature onion crown, aggressive bezel and information-dense plum purple chronograph dial with silver detailing. Featuring an entirely polished exterior, the Chronomat 44 that we have here is an inarguably stylish and luxurious take on one of the most tool-focused watches on the market.

Physically robust, technically astute, and horologically impressive thanks to its imposing stainless steel case and automatic cal. B01 movement, the ref. AB011012 has everything a Breitling aficionado would want in a watch.