On October 18th, Breitling and the Frecce Tricolori met up
at the Italian air base in Rivolto to reaffirm the longstanding partnership and
to reveal a new Chronomat 44 bearing the flight team's livery, along with a
limited edition featuring the same design.
Among the many exceptional squads that are associated with
Breitling, the Frecce Tricolori – the Italian airforce aerobatics team – holds
a place of its own. In 1983, the brand with the winged B was chosen by the
"tricolor arrows" to design their official watch. In doing so,
Breitling worked closely with pilots in order to create an authentic aviation
chronograph. A year later, in 1984, it was based on this ultra-functional,
original and elegant watch, that the brand launched its famous Chronomat – that
has since become its star model and was recently reinterpreted.
Almost 30 years later, Breitling is perpetuating these ties
by creating for the Frecce Tricolori a special version of the Chronomat 44
customized in the team colors. For devotees of high-flying feats and aviation
in general, the firm is also offering a 1,000-piece limited edition with the
same exclusive design. Its black dial (like the original 1983 model) bearing
silver-toned counters with red hands is distinguished by the team logo emblazoned
at 12 o'clock. Composed of three arrows in the red, white and green colors of
the Italian flag, it is topped with the inscription "P.A.N Frecce
Tricolori" (P.A.N. standing for Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale). The
caseback bears the engraved silhouette of the ten Aermacchi aircraft composing
the squad. The ultrasturdy steel case and the bezel with black rubber-incrusted
numerals feature satinbrushed tops and polished sides. Water-resistant to the
exceptional depth of 500 meters (1,650 ft), the watch houses Manufacture
Breitling Caliber 01, a highperformance chronograph movement entirely developed
and produced by Breitling, and chronometer-certified by the COSC. It is
available with a choice of wristbands notably including a new black rubber
strap with embossed Breitling signature.
The Frecce Tricolori Chronomat 44 and the limited edition
were presented during a special event organized at the patrol's Rivolto airbase
in north-east Italy. It was attended by team pilots, a number of Breitling
guests, along with members of the military, leading personalities and key
representatives of the national press.
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