A mechanical timepiece inspired by style and elegance chronomat heritage to confidently handle any pursuit anthracite dial framed by an iconic bezel with four rider tabs42mm 18k red gold case with a black rubber strap powered by the breitling 01 cosc certified calibre movement the chronomat collectionthe chronomat was first introduced in 1984, bravely going against the trend of the day for extra thin quartz timepieces, and instead presenting a robust, impressively proportioned mechanical watch. And it's a risk that paid off. Inspired by the frecce tricolori chronograph, launched in 1982 in collaboration with the famed italian aerial squadron, the model proved a popular celebration of breitling's centenary and hailed the return of the mechanical chronograph to prominence. This chronomat b01 42 is characterised by a robust, 18k red gold case and the iconic bezel with four rider tabs. Optimum performancea contemporary black rubber strap presents a 42mm 18k red gold case, featuring the iconic bezel with four rider tabs. The anthracite dial features silver tone hands and indexes, three sub dials, a date display, and subtle yet striking red details. For optimum performance, this timepiece is powered by the breitling 01 calibre movement, certified by the cosc.