Chrono-Matic 49 Bronze

In Context

At 49 mm this is exceptionally large for something worn on a wrist, closer to a pocket watch given lugs. At 14 mm it is a tall case, and it will catch on a cuff. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. Rated to 30 m, it is protected against rain and splashes and nothing beyond that.

The movement winds itself from the motion of your wrist. 42 hours of reserve carries it overnight, but not through a weekend in a drawer. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

A1436002.Q556 stands on its own in this catalogue — no other reference here shares its base number. It pairs a bronze dial with a stainless steel case.

2 other watches in the library run the Breitling Caliber B14.

Breitling

Chrono-Matic 49 Silver

A1436002.G658 · 49 mm

Breitling

Chrono-Matic 49 Black / Rubber

A1436002.B920 · 49 mm