A new Avenger chronograph celebrates the long association between Breitling and the Frecce Tricolori, which has lasted over forty years.
In the early 1980s, Ernest Schneider, who had just taken over the Breitlingthe Frecce Tricolori became aware of the fact, the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale Italiana, were inviting watch manufacturers to submit their proposals for what would be the official watch of the patrol. It had to be a mechanical watch, however, because for pilots the time display had to be analogue, whereas at that time quartz models were only digital.
Alongside the new electronic production, Schneider had not abandoned the mechanical watchmaking sector which - prophetically - he was convinced would make a resounding comeback. Thus took shape a new mechanical chronograph, the Chronomat, which beat the competition and which in 1983 was presented to the public as the official watch of the Frecce Tricolori, whose logo was on the dial. And this was only the beginning.
Thus began an adventure that still sees two exceptional actors united by their passion for aeronautics, technology and flying. A partnership that is now renewed by combining the name of the legendary Frecce Tricolori with a new Avenger series chronographFor over 40 years, the Frecce Tricolori have held a special place in Breitling's aviation heritage, ha said Georges Kern, CEO of the brand. "Today we are proud to dedicate our most durable aviator watch to this extraordinary team of pilots. These timepieces, while rooted in military excellence, are designed for all those seeking advanced mechanics combined with an attractive design.
Avenger Frecce Tricolori: ceramic and titanium for an aviation-inspired chronograph
The logo of the Frecce Tricolori: three arrows in the colours of the Italian flag.
The Avenger collection is somewhat of a modern-day epitome of what Breitling stands for: it is big, bold, robust, aviation-inspired and dedicated to performance, thanks to high-performance materials such as ceramic and titanium. The Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Frecce Tricolori is a chronograph with a black ceramic unidirectional case and bezel. The case back, pushers and crown are in titanium.
Distinguishing features: matt green dial with contrasting black counters and red hands, red-tipped chronograph hand, patrol logo at 9 o'clock. A generously sized chronograph, considering its diameter of 42 mm and thickness of 15.5, in perfect Avenger instrument watch style.
The Breitling manufacture chronograph
The name of the Frecce Tricolori is engraved on the back of the Avenger.
The movement of the Avenger B01 Chronograph 42 Frecce Tricolori is the manufacture calibre Breitling 01, Cosc-certified and with a 70-hour power reserve. This is revealed by the sapphire crystal case back on which the name of the Frecce Tricolori is engraved. The strap is made of anthracite-coloured military leather, with a titanium folding clasp.
Price9,350 euro.
