2026 Breitling Chronomat B01 42 AB0134 New In Box

In the early 1980s, Breitling learned that the Italian Frecce Tricolori Jet team was on the hunt for a dedicated mechanical chronograph for its pilots. The team's ideal watch had to be sturdy enough for the cockpit, but sleek enough for off-duty wear. One of the prime occupational hazards facing jet pilots: their watch crystals often got damaged when they opened and closed the canopy of their aircraft. Breitling came up with a clever solution: recessing the crystal in the bezel and protecting it with four raised "rider tabs" at the 15-minute marks. The Frecce Tricolori was impressed with the design and commissioned the watches, that went on to become a hit, not just with the team, but amongst collectors. In 1984, Breitling launched the design publicly as the Chronomat. Its rider tabs, together with the easy-grip "onion" crown and durable metal “Rouleaux” bracelet, remain Chronomat signatures to this day.

This Chronomat B01 has a beautiful salmon color dial with sunray finish and black sub-dials with integrated windo for day at 6.

Reference: AB0134101K1A1
Case diameter: 42 mm
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug‑to‑lug: 50.5mm
Dial color: Black with white sub-dial
Crystal: Cambered scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides
Water resistance: 20 bar (200m)
Movement: Breitling Cal. B01
Movement Type: Self winding
Power reserve: 70 hours

Condition Notes:

✔️ 2026 new in box with no issues.

What's Included:

✔️ Watch with box and papers.