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  • Horology: Breitling Chrono-Matic 49

    Breitling Chrono-Matic 49

    Atribute to a pioneer, a tribute to an era: in launching the
    Chrono-Matic 49, Breitling revives one of the most famous
    models in its history – and indeed of watchmaking history as a
    whole – in a entirely new way. Flashback to 1969, when Breitling
    creates the first selfwinding chronograph movement. This
    major invention was to enable the development of a whole
    range of chronographs named Chrono-Matic, forerunners of the
    current vogue for extremely large-sized watches, and featuring
    an original and distinctive appearance.



    Fast forward to 2008: the new 49 mm-diameter Chrono-Matic is
    inspired by the generous volumes of the original model and by
    its modern design with unmistakable Sixties and Seventies
    accents including taut, angular lines and geometrical rectilinear
    hands with a square base or arrow tip. The red-rimmed totali-
    zers lend a technical touch, while the dial reflects the traditional
    configuration of the totalizers at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. The signature
    reproduces the Breitling symbol used from the 1950s to the 1970s,
    with the brand name capped by an applied gold capital B.



    In keeping with its consistently innovative momentum, Breitling
    has also revised several details in a decidedly contemporary
    spirit. The rotating pinion bezel driving the slide rule takes the
    form of a black rubber-molded steel construction. The new
    woven steel bracelet, designed specifically for this model, makes
    an unusual contrast with the pure lines of the case. In addition
    to the steel version, the Chrono-Matic 49 also comes in a red gold
    limited edition of 500. It is available with various dial colors,
    including magnificent motifs against black or bronze back-
    grounds created using the "épargne" method. The Chrono-Matic
    49 is powered by Caliber 14, a reliable and high-performance
    movement that is chronometer-certified, as indeed are all
    Breitling movements. Aclassic entirely in sync with its times –
    on land, at sea and in the air.



    Movement: Breitling Caliber 14, officially chronometer-certified by
    the COSC, selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour),
    40 jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-hour
    totalizers. Calendar.

    Case: steel, limited series in 18K red gold.
    Resistance to 3 bars. Rotating pinion bezel with circular slide rule.
    Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.

    Diameter: 49 mm.

    Strap/Bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile, Ocean Racer in rubber/
    Aero Classic in woven steel.



    www.breitling.com

    *Exhibition opens tonite at Paragon Atrium for Breitling Watches*


  • #2
    Wonder hw much would these be....
    *****************************
    A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office.


    Just me and my NT...

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    • #3
      no idea. wasnt informed of the pricing.
      but if you ask the retailers. should be able to quote easily.
      better still,ask at the launch tonite.

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      • #4
        Oh no poison master is spreading the poison powder.

        The bracelet 1 nice lei but If I got the budget will get the IWC big pilot 8 days first.
        You'll Never Walk Alone

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        • #5
          Originally posted by striker968 View Post

          The bracelet 1 nice lei but If I got the budget will get the IWC big pilot 8 days first.
          LOL!!! poison indeed.

          big pilot?....poison master will have stock end of the month. PM me if keen.

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          • #6
            HAHAHA... THE IWC BIGGEST DEVIL!!!! KEKEKekek

            Desired horologes ...

            - IWC Portuguese Automatic
            - GMT II
            - GMT IIc TT
            - Reverso Squadra Hometime (7008620)/ Reverso Squadra
            - Master Eight Days (1608420)
            - U1
            - IWC Aquatimer

            An exquisite timepiece, brings timeless memories and precious moments...

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            • #7
              Originally posted by striker968 View Post
              Oh no poison master is spreading the poison powder.

              The bracelet 1 nice lei but If I got the budget will get the IWC big pilot 8 days first.
              I noe IWC big pilot more appealing... but hor... tat is very exp poison... wan to suicide and take poison also no $ to buy...
              *****************************
              A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at the office.


              Just me and my NT...

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              • #8
                haha...use the insurance payout will be more than enuff to buy liao..lol
                Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak

                Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen

                Quoted from Sir Winston Churchill

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                • #9
                  Very nice Bret. watches..
                  The layout looks good not messy..
                  Keen on them but wonder what's the damage like ?
                  [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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                  • #10
                    who going down to exhibition?
                    Opportunities come once

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                    • #11
                      <snipped>Flashback to 1969, when Breitling
                      creates the first selfwinding chronograph movement. This
                      major invention<snipped>
                      i'm getting really confused now... i thought heuer invented the first automatic chronograph in 1969? i oso read before that zenith learned about it and tried to steal the thunder by announcing their own proto first...

                      hmmm, so who really invented the first automatic (aka self-winding?) chronograph?? thanks in advance for the enlightenment!

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                      • #12
                        ok, after some digging around, i found out that a group composed of Heuer/ Breitling/ Hamilton/ Dubois Depraz came out with the first automatic chrono, beating the group of movado / zenith to the punch...

                        strange then that breitling never mentioned the others hehe

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