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The authentic

flight captain’s

watch

A chronometer-certified chronograph to measure
flight times, a second timezone display in 24-hour
mode to juggle time differences around the planet,
a scratch-resistant high-tech black ceramic bezel: the
new Chronoliner reinterprets the spirit of aviation in
an original and timeless style.

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cross more than half a century,
aviation has enjoyed spectacular
progress. Planes’ performances
have reached dizzying heights. The
instrument panels featuring pointertype
counters and manual controls of the
Super Constellation aircraft and the
first jets have given way to computer
screens and electronic joysticks. But two
things have remained unchanged: flight
captains still wear the same prestigious
uniform; and a Breitling chronograph
continues to sit proudly on their wrist.
Inspired by a model from the 1950s
and 60s, an era when Breitling was
already an “official supplier to world
aviation”, the new Chronoliner continues
this tradition in a resolutely modern
spirit. Its most distinctive feature is a
broad bezel in scratch-resistant hightech ceramic – one of the hardest
synthetic materials – with a star-shaped
cut-out to facilitate handling, along with
white ceramic numerals ensuring an
optimal contrast. The second timezone
is clearly and simply read off thanks to
the red-tipped hand and this rotating
bezel with its graduated 24-hour scale,
equipped with an ultraprecise ratcheted
system. Just the ticket for a long-haul
flight anywhere in the world.
The performances of the chronograph,
which is officially chronometercertified by the COSC (Swiss Official
Chronometer Testing Institute) like all

Breitling movements, are displayed on
counters at 12, 9 and 6 o’clock. The dial
is distinguished by a degree of legibility
worthy of the finest flight instruments,
with white luminescent hour-markers
standing out against a black background,
oversized hour/minute hands, along
with counter hands also featuring a
luminescent coating. The robust polished
steel case with its 46 mm diameter

radiates a strong presence on the wrist
of professionals. The caseback bears
the stylized planes that were a longtime
Breitling signature. The original and
timeless touch is complemented by a
comfortable and distinctive steel mesh
bracelet. The new Chronoliner: the
authentic flight captain’s watch.
Benzie, 61 High St, Cowes, PO31 7RL

www.goilife.co.uk

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