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Breitling’s Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” Timepiece

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March 2014



Breitling celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Patrouille Suisse by dedicating to this exceptional team an exclusive version of the Chronomat, complete with personalized dial and engraved caseback.

As a privileged partner of aviation, Breitling enjoys a longstanding relationship with the Patrouille Suisse that has already led to the creation of several personalized models.

Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” by Breitling (Front)
Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” by Breitling (Front)

The brand now joins the team’s 50th anniversary celebrations by launching a limited edition of its stellar Chronomat model in its dual-time version. An authentic wrist instrument for pilots, this mechanical chronograph featuring a sturdy satin brushed steel case is distinguished by a black dial bearing the flight team logo at 9 o’clock, framed by a rotating bezel with inlaid rubber numerals.

Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” by Breitling (Back)
Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” by Breitling (Back)

The second hour hand, tipped by the outline of a red F-5E Tiger II, serves to display the second timezone in 24-hour mode in a very simple manner via an extremely practical crown adjustment system. The 24-hour scale on the bezel also enables a third timezone reading. The engraved caseback bears the official 50th anniversary logo, topped by the limited-edition number. Water-resistant to 200 meters (660 ft), the Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” houses Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, a selfwinding chronograph movement entirely developed and produced by Breitling and chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the highest benchmark in terms of precision and reliability and the only one based on an international norm.
Sturdiness and high performance expressed in a technical and masculine style: a fine tribute to 50 years of airborne feats.

Breitling's Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary” Timepiece

Movement: Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding, high-frequency (28,000 vibrations), 47 jewels. Over 70-hour power reserve. 24-hour 2nd timezone display on the dial, 3rd timezone on the bezel. 1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers.
Calendar.
Case: steel.
Water-resistant to 200 m/660 ft.
Screw-locked crown and pushpieces.
Bidirectional ratcheted rotating bezel.
Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.
Diameter: 44 mm. Dial: Onyx Black.
Straps/Bracelet: rubber Diver Pro III/Pilot.

Source: Breitling