Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42mm Bentley Racing Green Dial Watch
The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Bentley with a green dial and steel case belongs to a larger model range. In true Breitling style, the 10 watches offer a wide variety of options in terms of dial design and functionality. In 1984, the first watch in the Breitling Chronomat collection was placed on the wrists of fans as a celebration of the brand’s centenary and has firmly established itself as one of the company’s most popular designs. This model is inspired by the Frecce Tricolori chronograph developed in collaboration with the Italian Air Force Squadron.
The new Breitling Bentley B01 42 Chronomat Green Steel watch, like its nine other siblings, features a redesigned case style, a new bracelet and new case proportions. While this model has been reduced in size, it has also been upgraded to a new 42mm diameter. These newer models also feature more retro-styled versions of some of the contemporary timepieces from the brand’s catalog. The rider pull tab not only helps with holding, but also enhances the legibility of the watch.
There's more to Chronomat than meets the eye. There’s a reason it feels so sturdy and heavy on the wrist – it’s one of the most appealing features of this watch, especially for those who like a design that dominates the wrist. If you've ever held a Chronomat watch, you'll experience its density and weight, which stems from one of the company's manufacturing methods. A Breitling case like this would be stamped over and over again – about 15 times in two weeks, in fact! Breitling did not choose to include this in its press release for the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Bentley Green. Maybe Breitling believes their ardent fans already know this? Still, it's an interesting fact that certainly adds to the homespun, slightly '80s style of this watch. Like all Breitling watches, this Chronomat B01 42 Bentley Green watch undergoes a series of rigorous quality tests before each stamping. It was heated to 1,100°C (2,012°F) and subjected to a total pressure of 875 tons to test its endurance, robustness and reliability.
Another interesting thing about the Chronomat range is that "generally speaking" the rule is that those with chronograph subdials that are the same color as the rest of the dial are powered by an ETA/Valjoux 7750 movement, while something like the Breitling Bentley B01 42 Chronomat green watches feature contrasting counters and are powered by an in-house movement (except for special edition watches). In the case of this watch, it's a Breitling Manufacture 01 automatic movement with a column wheel and vertical clutch.
The Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Bentley Green is made of stainless steel, providing the movement with a 200-meter waterproof, dust-free, and shock-resistant environment to work its magic. Its ratcheting unidirectional rotating bezel effectively measures remaining dive time and can only rotate clockwise, so dive times are never accidentally extended. The screw-down crown with two washers protects the watch's internal components from water damage.
Of course, the deep racing green dial is also what makes this watch so eye-catching. It's so eye-catching, especially because it provides such a vivid backdrop to three sleek black counters. The subdial at 6 o’clock also features a date display. You won't experience undesirable glare from the sun or direct artificial light when referencing the dial, as Breitling's curved sapphire crystal undergoes multiple layers of anti-reflective treatment on both sides of the glass before being mounted to the case.
Two more things to note about the Breitling Bentley B01 42 Chronomat Green: Its engine gives you a 70-hour power reserve. So you can take off your watch on Friday, put on something more understated or elegant in your watch collection, and then get back to it first thing on Monday. The movement runs continuously inside its smaller 42mm case (as opposed to the previous, larger 44mm case), keeping you perfectly timed at all times. Secondly, you’ll immediately notice the return of Breitling’s eye-catching Rouleaux bracelet. This is where the company really manages to take timepieces to a whole new level. Its tight row of links is made very thin, and the reason for this is not just to look pretty. They conform to the natural shape of your wrist flexibly and comfortably.
The Breitling Chronomat 01 42 Bentley is described by the brand as a “universal watch for every pursuit,” and we have to agree wholeheartedly. Its instantly recognizable design and improved compact case dimensions are combined with Breitling’s renowned expertise in manufacturing chronometer-certified movements. If you like the rough, heavy feel of your Chronomat, you won’t be disappointed with this Breitling Bentley watch.
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