breitling self winding chronograph 999

*Click for a larger imageIn 1969, Breitling developed the first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, a mechanism fitted with a mainspring wound by means of an off-centered oscillating weight. This invention led to the development of a whole range of chronographs named Chrono-Matic, identifiable by the crown being placed on the left, a distinctive characteristic resulting from the modular movement construction.The Navitimer Chrono-Matic is now being re-issued in a limited series of 1,000 pieces in stainless steel and 100 in 18kt yellow gold.Movement is the automatic Breitling Caliber 41LC (Left Crown), an officially certified chronometer beating at 28,000 vibrations per hour, with 38 jewels.The 42.5mm case is water resistant to 30 meters. The rotating bezel has a circular slide rule. The Crystal is sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides. It is available in a strap or with the Navitimer metal bracelet.9/12/03

A wealth of eye-catching design elements of a new Breitling timepiece have been detailed, which could interest watch fans to make a purchase.The Chronospace Automatic is the product in question, which Watch Luxus has described as being "distinguished by an exceptional design, combined with all the qualities of an authentic Breitling pilot's instrument".Some of the features which could appeal to consumers after a new automatic watch include a star-shaped bezel, which allows it to be used with ease by wearers with gloves on, as well as a simple-to-use bidirectional rotating bezel.The face of this Breitling timepiece comes packed with features too, including oversized hands, easy-to-view square hour markers and a large 12 hour marker – all finished in a luminescent coating.All of these elements sit on top of a dial, which consumers can choose as styling in Volcano Black, Mariner Blue, Tungsten Gray or Stratus Silver.Breitling, which first entered the timepiece market back in 1884, has also added practicality to this watch, thanks in part to a water resistance measurement of 200m.